Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

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Job Summary:

At Caterpillar’s Decatur, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble Large Mining and Construction equipment. In this role as a Supply Chain Planning Engineer, you will report to the Manager Supply Chain Planning, and will be part of Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP) – Engineered Value Chain organization supporting Material Planning teams in Decatur and East Peoria. As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

What you will do:

• Primarily responsible for focusing on supplier risk mitigation, source of supply changes/readiness and Supply Chain planning improvements.

• Work with multiple process partners including Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Logistics organizations.

• Identifying, defining, leading implementation of integrated Supply Chain solutions and performance improvements, including building internal and external alliances to explore opportunities.

• Establishing and strengthening effective linkages, partnerships, and best practices with business partners and internal functions.

• Investigating and incorporating industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal Supply Chains for suppliers and/or product sets.

• Leads the development and analyzes data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective Supply Chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.

• Exhibit strong communication skills and proactive follow-up to enable assurance of supply.

What skills you will have:

Supply Chain Management - MFG : Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in Supply Chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Manages Supply Chain finance activities and measurements of effectiveness.

• Advises others on capacity issues at various points in the Supply Chain.

• Monitors the complete Supply Chain management process.

• Consults on Supply Chain network design projects or processes.

• Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various Supply Chain strategies and approaches.

• Participates in joint planning, process design/redesign with clients and partners.

Business Process Improvement : Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Analyzes business processes, identifies alternative solutions to outdated processes and assesses their feasibility.

• Evaluates financial, cultural, technological and other factors that need to be addressed.

• Recommends new approaches that seek the use of advanced technology.

• Establishes requirements for large changes in the overall mission, roles, responsibilities and processes necessary to make business improvements.

• Participates in defining organizational strategic goals and purposes; defines how to gather and keep customers.

• Works to overcome BPI resistance from managers, the labor force and other groups.

Project Management : Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.

• Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.

• Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.

• Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.

• Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.

• Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.

Procurement : Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Monitors effectiveness of procurement policies in high-cost or critical path purchases.

• Selects appropriate qualified suppliers and negotiates related contracts.

• Compares and contrasts alternative sourcing strategies (sole sourcing, reverse auctions, etc.).

• Develops alternative sources of supply for the manufacturing organization.

• Assists in creating contingency plans for and with critical suppliers.

• Coordinates the procurement of a variety of products, materials and services.

Education and experience requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of progressive Supply Chain experience

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

This position may require not 10% travel

Sponsorship is not available

This posting will close at midnight on January 1, 2024

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual incentive bonus plan*

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401k savings plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Life Insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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