Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Engineering Change Management (ECM) Analyst to coordinate end-to-end ECN implementations across Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Planning.

You will drive change readiness, compliance, and continuous process improvement to minimize risk and disruption. The role requires reviewing ECNs, assessing impacts on parts and suppliers, developing implementation plans, ensuring manufacturing readiness, and maintaining accurate BOM/MBOM data in

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering Change Management, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, or Product Configuration Management.
• Knowledge of ERP, PLM, and change-management systems.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze released ECNs for completeness, impact, and implementation requirements.
• Assess impacts to parts, suppliers, inventory, production, and business systems.
• Develop and coordinate ECN implementation plans, timelines, and stakeholder actions.
• Ensure supplier, material, packaging, and manufacturing readiness for change implementation.
• Maintain accurate product structure, BOM/MBOM, revision, and change-management data in enterprise systems.
• Drive cross-functional issue resolution and risk mitigation to ensure seamless implementation.
• Monitor compliance with change-management processes, effectivity controls, and implementation milestones.
• Generate KPI reports, analyze implementation performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

ECN/EN

SC & Inventory Analysis

BOM/MBOM Management

Cross-Functional PM

Risk Assessment

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Job description

Job 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.

Job Summary

The Engineering Change Management (ECM) Analyst is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end implementation of Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs), ensuring timely execution of design changes while minimizing supply chain, inventory, cost, and production risks. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Planning teams to drive change readiness, implementation, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze released ECNs for completeness, impact, and implementation requirements.
• Assess impacts to parts, suppliers, inventory, production, and business systems.
• Develop and coordinate ECN implementation plans, timelines, and stakeholder actions.
• Ensure supplier, material, packaging, and manufacturing readiness for change implementation.
• Maintain accurate product structure, BOM/MBOM, revision, and change-management data in enterprise systems.
• Drive cross-functional issue resolution and risk mitigation to ensure seamless implementation.
• Monitor compliance with change-management processes, effectivity controls, and implementation milestones.
• Generate KPI reports, analyze implementation performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Engineering Change Management (ECN/EN)
• Supply Chain & Inventory Analysis
• BOM/MBOM Management
• Cross-Functional Project Coordination
• Risk Assessment & Problem Solving
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Process Improvement & Governance
• Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• Experience in Engineering Change Management, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, or Product Configuration Management.
• Knowledge of ERP, PLM, and change-management systems.

Key Deliverables

• ECN impact assessments
• Implementation and readiness plans
• Inventory risk and obsolescence analysis
• BOM/MBOM updates
• Compliance and KPI reporting

Successful on-time ECN implementation with minimal business disruption.

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

September 21, 2026 - September 29, 2026

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