Description

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.

Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Lafayette, Indiana

The Supply Chain Planning Engineer will be part of the Supply Chain Planning team supporting the Supply Chain Planning Strategy around sourcing/resourcing impacting Lafayette Engine Center and leading Supply Chain projects to develop Supply Chain solutions to support critical business initiatives.

Job Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Perform Supply Chain Planning Analysis utilizing Plan For Every Part Workbook and other tools to ensure Supply Chain parameters aligned with facility targets.
• Represent Supply Chain in sourcing council and New Source Introduction gateway meetings.
• Ensuring Supply Chain planning work has been completed prior to implementation of resource.
• Lead internal Supply Chain teams to develop & implement Supply Chain solutions to meet project requirements.
• Develop project reports and provide regular communication to Management/Stakeholders on project status.
• Work effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams in order to apply the Supply Chain Planning process.
• Operate as the liaison between Purchasing and Supply Chain for all supplier resourcing activities: including resource transition, sample orders and resource inventory buffer.
• Investigate and incorporate industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal supply chains for suppliers and/or product sets.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or other closely related disciplines or progressive supply chain experience.
• Advanced knowledge ability to effectively use Microsoft Office tools such as Excel & Power Point.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all management levels.

Skills you will have:

• Effectiveness Measurement: Working knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement.
• Analytical Thinking: Working knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Cross-Team Integration: Working knowledge and understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.
• 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.
• Project Management: Extensive 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.
• Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.
• Supplier Management: 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.
• Supply Chain Management: 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.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Masters degree related to supply chain.
• Progressively responsible supply chain job experience
• Strong understanding and previous experience using common supply chain systems (e.g. MAMM MRP, Lognet, MRC, EDI, MESL, FRACS and Pull Manager), and the ability to coordinate facility efforts.
• Prior experience as a buyer and/or leading critical projects to support business initiatives.
• Experience and knowledge about CPS supply chain principles, Supply Chain Planning analytical tools, and inventory management.
• 6-Sigma training and experience.
• Previous experience as a Supply Chain Planning Analyst or Engineer is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in an uncertain environment and work independently with a sense of urgency.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Lafayette, IN.
• Travel up to 10% is possible for this position.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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
  

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
May 22, 2026 - June 1, 2026

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.

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