Supply Chain Performance Engineer

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Performs analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities and to evaluate return on investment (ROI) of the opportunity.

• Using data analytics and SQL to create tools and manipulate data to support supply chain decision making.
• Managing projects through cross functional partners and teams to gain consensus and execute project completion.
• Investigating and incorporating industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal supply chains for suppliers and/or product sets.
• Developing and analyzing data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.
• Work cross‑functionally with project owners to identify and assess potential supply chain and logistics impacts associated with NCI initiatives.
• Proactively engaging appropriate process partners and cross‑functional stakeholders when supply chain or logistics risks are identified, independently facilitating problem‑solving efforts to develop and align on effective solutions.
• Anticipating and escalating supply chain and logistics impacts early to ensure timely mitigation, enable leadership awareness and support, and minimize downstream risk to project execution.

• Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Working experience in SQL
• Extensive Power BI and Excel
• Project Management experience

Decision Making and Critical Thinking
:
Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Logistics Management
:
Working knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.

Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP):
Working knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability.

Process Improvement
:
Working knowledge, understanding, and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintain focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

Supplier Management - MFG
:
Working knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.

Project Management
:
Working 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.

Supply Chain Management - MFG
:
Working 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.

• Bachelor’s degree – Supply Chain
• Familiar with MRP

• This position is located in Lafayette, IN
• Travel: 25% domestic
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Requires working onsite five days a week.

Summary Pay Range: $97,530.00 - $

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.