Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. in Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to identify and develop supply chain improvements and evaluate ROI.

You will coordinate material planning for new product introductions, manage BOMs, track engineering releases, and partner with Purchasing, Engineering, and suppliers to ensure on-time material availability.

This role emphasizes analytical thinking, process improvement, and supplier management to build cost-effective, resilient supply chains.

Formación

• Ability to identify, define, and evaluate problems, determining their significance and business impact.
• Knowledge of process mapping and workflow analysis to identify critical operational activities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw logical conclusions.

Responsabilidades

• Identifying, defining, and implementing integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements, including building internal and external alliances to explore opportunities.
• Establishing effective linkages, partnerships, and best practices with business partners and internal functions.
• Investigating and incorporating industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal supply chains for suppliers and/or product sets.
• Developing and analyzing data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.
• Coordinate material planning and procurement activities for New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the system.

Conocimientos

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Process Improvement

Supplier Management

Supply Chain Management

Educación

Industrial Engineering or related

Intermediate English

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

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.

Role:

Performs analysis to identify and develop supply chain business and process improvement and evaluate return on investment (ROI) of the opportunity.

What you'll do:

• Identifying, defining, and implementing integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements, including building internal and external alliances to explore opportunities.
• Establishing effective linkages, partnerships, and best practices with business partners and internal functions.
• Investigating and incorporating industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal supply chains for suppliers and/or product sets.
• Developing and analyzing data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.
• Coordinate material planning and procurement activities for New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the system.
• Manage the introduction of new part numbers, as well as material transition and phase-out activities for existing components.
• Track engineering releases and validate material availability throughout each phase of the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Production Scheduling, Quality, and suppliers to ensure on-time material availability and delivery.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans to prevent disruptions.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained during product transitions and launch activities.
• Provide visibility of material status through regular reporting and cross-functional project review meetings.
• Lead material ramp-up and stabilization strategies to support successful new product launches.

Education Required:

Degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Intermediate English

In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to the table.

Below are some of the most important skills that are required in this position:

Analytical Thinking

• Ability to identify, define, and evaluate problems, determining their significance and business impact.
• Ability to systematically analyze and compare multiple alternative solutions.
• Knowledge of problem-solving and data analysis tools, such as flowcharts, Pareto charts, and Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams.
• Ability to identify key factors, events, and stakeholders that influence and are affected by a given situation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw logical conclusions.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• Ability to apply critical thinking methodologies to support effective decision-making.
• Strong skills in gathering, organizing, and evaluating relevant information and data.
• Ability to document processes, data, stakeholder inputs, and key findings.
• Capability to identify, clarify, and prioritize issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Ability to assess risks, benefits, and alternatives to support informed business decisions.

Process Improvement

• Knowledge of process mapping and workflow analysis to identify critical operational activities.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and performance-limiting process issues.
• Capability to implement process improvements and establish controls to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Strong focus on prioritizing high-impact improvement opportunities to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Ability to identify systemic issues and recommend solutions at an organization level.

Supplier Management

• Knowledge of supplier management practices, procedures, and policies.
• Proficiency in using electronic systems and tools to manage supplier information and transactions.
• Ability to resolve routine supplier issues and elevate complex matters when appropriate.
• Capability to research alternative suppliers and support supplier evaluation and selection activities.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with delivery schedules, quality standards, and specifications.

Supply Chain Management

• Knowledge of fundamental supply chain management principles and processes.
• Ability to analyze consumption and supply flows to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Understanding of the goals, objectives, and best practices associated with effective supply chain management.
• Knowledge of key functional areas within the supply chain.
• Ability to identify waste, unnecessary costs, and inefficiencies, and recommend actions to optimize supply chain performance.

The best candidates will also have

• SAP knowledge and usage of at least 3 years
• APICS: CPIM
• Green Belt / Black Belt

Additional information:

• This vacancy is 100% face-to-face and the location is Santa Catarina
• Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

Final details:

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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence or job promotion.

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