Supply Chain Planning Engineer

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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.

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.

The Supply Chain Planning Engineer leads cross-functional supply chain projects and strategic improvement initiatives from concept through implementation. Responsible for defining project scope and objectives, developing project plans, coordinating stakeholders and resources, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring projects deliver measurable business value, including performance improvement and return on investment (ROI). Also performs analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities through data and/or corresponding systems.

Additional Information:

• Location: Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic & International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Do:

· Lead end-to-end supply chain projects and improvement initiatives, establishing project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, roles, and success measures.

· Develop and manage project plans, tracking key activities, dependencies, risks, decisions, and progress through implementation and project closeout.

· Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders across internal functions, business partners, and suppliers to drive alignment, resolve issues, and ensure successful execution.

· Identify and prioritize project opportunities using business needs, data analysis, performance metrics, industry benchmarks, and expected business value.

· Develop business cases and evaluate ROI to support project prioritization, investment decisions, and resource allocation.

· Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating barriers and facilitating decisions to maintain progress against project objectives.

· Lead implementation and change activities associated with new processes, capabilities, and integrated supply chain solutions.

· Establish project governance and communication routines, providing clear updates on project status, milestones, risks, decisions, and expected outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.

· Measure and validate project outcomes against defined KPIs, including supply chain performance, inventory utilization, cost effectiveness, and business-process improvements.

· Capture lessons learned and establish sustainable practices to ensure improvements are embedded and can be replicated across additional suppliers, product groups, or business areas.

· Develop and analyze data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.

What Skills You Will Have (Basic Requirements):

• Effectiveness Measurement: Knowledge of effective measurement…