Career Area:

　　Supply Chain and Logistics

　　Job Description:

　　Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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　　Job Summary:

　　At Caterpillar’s East Peoria, IL facility, we manufacture world class medium and large dozers with a strong focus on quality and safety. In this role as a Supply Chain Planning Engineer, you will report to the Supply Chain Planning Manager and will be primarily responsible for overseeing facility performance levels to corporate targets for inventory reduction, increased inventory turns, and improved order-to-delivery results. As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

　　What you will do:

　　Custom rack project management supporting NPI programs, custom rack sourcing, procurement, implementation, tracking and maintenance.

　　EPSA packaging system PWO creation along with updates and supplier communication.

　　Packaging point of contact for Material Requirements, Warehouse Management, Quality, Engineering and corporate Returnable Container Management.

　　Assist with packaging and repack requests.

　　Be part of the proactive design and implementation of the Point of Use packaging strategy to improve Safety, Quality and Velocity while managing Cost.

　　Working effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams in order to apply the supply chain planning process and leading team efforts to develop lean material flow plans for the facility, which may include implementing changes to factory floor layout and material presentation at the point of use.

　　Gathering and analyzing data on facility demand and demand variability for each part required for production based on daily demand buckets; gathering and analyzing data about supplier shipping performance and variability % for each part number (both Time and Qty); developing material flow plans and documenting packaging work instructions for all material coming into a facility for production.

　　Creating and maintaining a site level flow map for parts used in production.

　　This position enables and coaches facility employees to utilize Plan for Every Part templates, and provides reports and information to facility resources requiring PFEP information.

　　Performing physical, tactical work across multiple functions to implement the supply chain planning process and developing a Plan for Every Part for every value stream in a facility.

　　Performing physical, tactical work across multiple functions, making improvements required to attain MQ or other like Certification for a Value Stream; and performing physical, tactical work to reduce / eliminate supply chain constraints inside a value stream, working with a cross-functional team of personnel.

　　What skills you will have:

　　Business Process Improvement : Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.

　　Level Extensive Experience:

　　• Analyzes business processes, identifies alternative solutions to outdated processes and assesses their feasibility.

　　• Evaluates financial, cultural, technological and other factors that need to be addressed.

　　• Recommends new approaches that seek the use of advanced technology.

　　• Establishes requirements for large changes in the overall mission, roles, responsibilities and processes necessary to make business improvements.

　　• Participates in defining organizational strategic goals and purposes; defines how to gather and keep customers.

　　• Works to overcome BPI resistance from managers, the labor force and other groups.

　　Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

　　Level Extensive Experience:

　　• Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.

　　• Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.

　　• Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.

　　• Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.

　　• Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.

　　• Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.

　　Project Management : 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.

　　Level Extensive Experience:

　　• Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.

　　• Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.

　　• Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.

　　• Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.

　　• Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.

　　• Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.

　　Logistics Management : Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.

　　Level Extensive Experience:

　　• Manages logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and project planning.

　　• Implements and maintains monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipped date, in transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date.

　　• Develops and analyzes logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory.

　　• Works with historical, legislative and practical issues associated with domestic freight.

　　• Participates in contract negotiations and interfaces with selected carriers necessary to maintain expected levels of service.

　　• Consults on all major logistics processes, their interactions and operational requirements.

　　Education and Experience requirement:

　　Bachelor’s degree; in lieu of degree - 6 years of Supply Chain experience

　　3 + years of Supply Chain Experience

　　Top Candidates will also have:

　　Experience in SAP Mach 1

　　Experience as a Packaging Engineer

　　Experience as a Supply Chain Planning Analyst or Engineer

　　Experience in Project Management

　　Experience with the Value Stream Transformation process

　　Experience with Lean manufacturing concepts and tools

　　Experience in the development and deployment of Supply Chain processes

　　Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to creatively solve complex problems

　　A background in Supply Chain, Manufacturing / Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management and/or Logistics

　　Leadership skills to effectively lead supply chain improvements, making the best use of available resources while maintaining a strong focus on safety and people

　　Strong collaborative, interpersonal and negotiation skills in order to drive common supply chain processes across multiple departments within a business division

　　Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures and solid product knowledge

　　APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification

　　Additional Information:

　　The primary location for this position is East Peoria, IL

　　Domestic relocation assistance is not available

　　This position may require 5% travel

　　Sponsorship is not available

　　This posting will close at midnight on January 28, 2024

　　What you will get:

　　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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

　　Competitive Base Salary

　　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)

　　Short and long-term disability coverage

　　Life Insurance

　　Paid parental leave

　　Healthy Lifestyle Programs

　　Employee Assistance Programs

　　Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

　　*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

　　Final details:

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