Global Supply Chain Planner & Optimizer

Caterpillar Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Engineer in Peoria, IL, to drive agility, visibility, and cost efficiency across the value chain. You will lead projects that transform product strategy into actionable plans and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver results.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Global Transportation and Logistics, inventory optimization, and improving order-to-delivery metrics through business cycles. Travel is ~15%.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain functions, principles and techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize and control projects to achieve objectives.
• Strong decision-making and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end value chain solutions aligned with product strategy.
• Lead deployment of projects under the OPACC Improvement Agenda (OIA).
• Coordinate resources and work plans for cross-functional teams to deliver strategy-to-execution projects.
• Collaborate with Global Transportation and Logistics to optimize network.
• Drive lean product and network flow plans, including price list changes as needed.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Decision Making

MRP

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Tools

SAP

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Engineer in Peoria, IL, to drive agility, visibility, and cost efficiency across the value chain. You will lead projects that transform product strategy into actionable plans and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver results.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Global Transportation and Logistics, inventory optimization, and improving order-to-delivery metrics through business cycles. Travel is ~15%.