Supply Chain Performance Engineer

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 Performance Engineer

Lafayette, Indiana

Relocation Assistance Available

CATERPILLAR - WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work!

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• This position works to improved Sales and Operations Planning, high-velocity throughput, optimized logistics and capacity planning. This position works on project teams comprised of multi-functional resources, including business division supply chain planning, site global purchasing, operations, receiving, Global Transportation, Demand and Orders, Material Requirements Planning and Logistics.

• Lead the monthly LPSD Parts S&OP process for 3500, 3600, & C175 engine platforms.

• Work directly with internal Cat partners (Reman & PSLD) on developing and improving demand and supply planning processes related to Lafayette provided components to the aftermarket.

• Consult on demand signals and inventory planning with relevant business partners to ensure appropriate mitigating actions are taken to meet customer expectations.

• This position participates in lean events and works collaboratively with process partners and multiple business division functions to address and resolve issues using root cause and corrective action (RCCA).

• Lead the effort to develop flexibility/agility targets at a component level to ensure our supply base can consistently deliver material in the timeframe required to satisfy customer expectations.

• Develop tools & processes to proactively assess our ability to meet potential volume increases (risk assessment process)

• This position addresses day-to-day constraints to improve performance and their ability to rapidly respond to Caterpillar requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from college or university related to Supply Chain, Engineering or Business + 5 or more years of supply chain experience OR 8 years of supply chain experience in an Order to Delivery role

• Facilitation skills demonstrated through your ability to manage projects, lead discussions and guide teams though execution of high impact initiatives.

• Experience in the development and deployment of Supply Chain processes

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office including, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Experience in working in MAMM systems

• A background in Supply Chain, Manufacturing / Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management and/or Logistics is highly desired.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business or similar area.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of lean concepts and tools.

• Advanced understanding of supply chain planning processes and analytical tools.

• Advanced understanding of common supply chain systems, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of 6Sigma Project Management principles.

• Extremely strong collaborative, interpersonal and negotiation skills in order to drive common supply chain processes across multiple departments within a facility.

• Previous leadership experience.

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to creatively solve very complex problems.

• Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures and solid product knowledge

• Experience with the CPS RIW and Value Stream Transformation process

• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification desired

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Lafayette, IN.

• Relocation Assistance is available for this position.

Employee benefit details:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants for this position 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.

Relocation is available for this position.

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:

April 12, 2024 - April 28, 2024

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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