Information Systems Specialist; SAP Service Parts Planning

Position: Information Systems Specialist (SAP Service Parts Planning)
Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers.

Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

As an Information Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of SAP Service Parts Planning (SPP) solutions that support Caterpillar’s global parts distribution network. You will partner with business and technical teams to translate service parts planning needs into scalable solutions across demand management, forecasting, inventory planning, distribution requirements planning, and deployment. You will also play a key role in the transformation to SAP S/4

HANA extended Service Parts Planning (eSPP), helping modernize capabilities, deliver system enhancements, coordinate testing and releases, and ensure solutions achieve meaningful business outcomes.

Additional Information:

This role is located in Morton IL and does not offer relocation or sponsorship.

This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday.

This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules.

This role requires up to 5% domestic and/or international travel.

What You Will Do:

Lead SAP Service Parts Planning (SPP) enhancements and strategic projects from initial requirements through solution design, testing, deployment, and post-release support.

Partner with business and technical teams to understand service parts planning needs and translate them into scalable SAP solutions.

Design and enhance solutions supporting demand management, forecasting, inventory planning, distribution requirements planning (DRP), deployment, and parts supersession.

Play a key role in the transformation from SAP SCM SPP to S/4

HANA extended Service Parts Planning (eSPP), including fit-gap analysis, migration planning, testing, and cutover activities.

Identify opportunities to leverage standard SAP capabilities, simplify existing customizations, and support a sustainable clean-core S/4

HANA environment.

Provide technical and functional leadership across SAP SPP and integrated systems, including gATP, ECC, and EWM, while partnering with development and integration teams.

Lead testing, release readiness, and production deployment activities to ensure solutions meet business, performance, security, and operational requirements.

Evaluate emerging eSPP capabilities,…