Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Desford; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Desford is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Engineer to develop proactive strategies that align supplier capacity with production demand. This role involves collaborating with purchasing and suppliers, leading capacity management, and utilizing analytics to enhance supply chain performance. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in supply chain processes, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to improve performance and drive results. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Private Medical

12% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Optional flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and redesign processes in supply chain.
• Strong capability to interpret demand, capacity, and performance data.
• Expertise in structured problem solving and root cause corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and delivery of integrated supply chain solutions.
• Strengthen demand–capacity alignment through collaboration.
• Analyse supply chain data to enhance inventory utilization.

Skills

Business Process Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Supply Chain Management - MFG

Tools

NPE

RCCP

Job description

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description

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Job Title: Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Salary: £57,700 - £72,000 depending on skills demonstrated

Contract: Full time & permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire — with regular on‑site presence required on non‑travel days. Relocation support may be available within EAME for the right candidate.

The Opportunity

As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer in Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products (BCP) Division, you’ll develop proactive, data-driven strategies to align supplier capacity with production demand. Working closely with Global Category Purchasing and a UK/EAME supplier base, you’ll lead capacity management, Network Planning & Execution (NPE) demand expertise, and support strategic sourcing. Your work helps anticipate risks early, ensuring stable operations, stronger supplier performance, and a more resilient end‑to‑end supply chain

What you will do:

As Supply Chain Planning Engineer, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Lead the identification and delivery of integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements, building strong internal and external partnerships to drive stability and growth.
• Strengthen demand–capacity alignment through effective collaboration with Category Purchasing, suppliers, and internal functions, ensuring best‑practice ways of working.
• Apply industry benchmarks and capacity scenario modelling to optimise supplier capability and inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Analyse supply chain data to prioritise improvement opportunities, enhance inventory utilisation, and build cost‑effective, resilient supply networks.
• Provide expert demand and capacity management support using NPE (Network Planning & Execution) Tool, Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), and capacity collaboration tools to stabilise supplier performance.
• Lead supplier performance routines including monthly reviews, structured problem solving, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for capacity‑related challenges.

Note: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Can Demonstrate:

Level Extensive Experience:

• Business Process Improvement: Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and redesign processes to increase speed, stability, and transparency across the supply chain—essential for supporting growth and reducing operational risk.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong capability to interpret complex demand, capacity, and performance data to generate actionable insights, enabling the business to make confident, evidence‑based decisions.
• Problem Solving: Expertise in structured problem solving and RCCA to quickly diagnose root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent future disruption—critical in a fast‑paced supply environment.
• Supply Chain Management – MFG: Deep understanding of supply chain and manufacturing principles (capacity planning, logistics, material flow, inventory, and supplier performance) to manage complexity and influence cross‑functional and supplier outcomes.

What You May Have:

• Strong end‑to‑end supply chain and operations expertise, spanning planning, manufacturing, logistics and inventory management, enabling informed and strategic decision‑making.
• Advanced capability in planning systems (NPE, MRC or similar) to interpret demand signals, model capacity, and strengthen supplier collaboration and performance.
• Proven leadership and project delivery experience, directing cross‑functional improvement initiatives and developing others to raise organisational capability.
• Solid commercial and continuous‑improvement grounding, including procurement awareness, Lean/Green Belt methods, and Value Stream Mapping, to support strategic sourcing and optimise operational efficiency.

Interview Process: Informational Interviews and on-site face to face or phone interviews

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!

What You Will Get: One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar 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. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, Private Medical, 12% Bonus, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%, contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50%of the employee's contribution, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel: Up to 50% travel to supplier locations and Caterpillar facilities—primarily EAME, with potential global travel.

Posting Dates: January 28, 2026 - February 11, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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