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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, you are responsible to develop, test, and implement processes and tools supporting Supply Chain and Procurement with focus on data analytics. This position will focus on leading data collection, analysis, and visualization for business process improvement opportunities. This will allow you to identify best practices, act as a change agent, and drive standardization, improvement, and simplification across multiple processes, functional areas, and facilities within the division.

What You Will Do:

• Lead gathering of requirements supporting development and implementation of dashboards and workflows (Procurement, Transportation, Packaging, Supply Chain, etc.).

• Investigate and incorporate best practices to develop insights for optimal supply chains through utilization of new tools and technologies across multiple projects focused on reducing waste and improving efficiencies.

• Lead, establish, and strengthen standardization for effective linkages to end-to-end Plan for Every Part (PFEP) improving data accuracy, standardization, and governance through divisional view.

• Lead as SharePoint Administrator for BCP Global Supply Chain Group supporting changes and enhancements.

• Support & govern VMI (vendor managed inventory) process compliance for BCP-US facilities monthly.

• 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 (Basic Qualifications):

• 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 :

• 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.

Additional Info :

• Preferred location: Cary, NC.

• Secondary locations: Sanford or Clayton, NC.

• This person will need to be available at one of the three locations potentially each week depending on current project meetings.

• Domestic relocation is not available for this position.

• ISE is not available.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation 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 nearly 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, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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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:

June 19, 2024 - July 2, 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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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.