Supply Chain Planning Engineer 3

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer 3 with Caterpillar in the Excavation Division you will perform analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities with increasing scope and complexity to evaluate return on investment (ROI) of the opportunity.

What You Will Do:   

• 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.

What you have   

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, data analytics/science, industrial engineering OR demonstrated progressive experience in directly related roles.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling clear and concise conveyance of complex ideas and information across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to creatively solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to create clear and insightful visualizations to convey findings to stakeholders.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint (lists, libraries, and workflows).
  • Intermediate experience in Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor & control projects while demonstrating efficient use of resources and must possess skills to effectively lead supply chain improvements and other projects.

Top Candidates will have the following (optional section):    

•   Strong understanding and previous experience using common supply chain principles (material replenishment tools and processes, supply chain planning analytical tools, material flow, ERP parameters, and throughput efficiency).
• Experience in deploying lean principals, six sigma, and value stream mapping.
• Cross functional working experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing / Operations, Logistics, and/or Procurement.
• Data analysis experience using SQL and/or Statistical Programming Languages.
• Strong customer focus demonstrating gathering voice of customer for project deliverables.
• Demonstration of agile project management methodologies and knowledge of user acceptance testing (UAT) activities.

Additional Details

• Preferred Location: Waco, TX
• Caterpillar operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week of onsite, in office work.  This is NOT a remote opportunity
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Relocation assistance IS NOT offered
• Sponsorship is NOT offered

Final details: 

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How We Support You (Employee Benefits)

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days, paid volunteer days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar  

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, back

ed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

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)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 5, 2025 - February 14, 2025

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

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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