Global Value Chain Architect

Caterpillar; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a Value Chain Designer to shape an integrated, high-performing value chain for a key product group.

You will manage complex supply streams and connect supplier capacity with demand while supporting product development through NPI strategy. The role requires overseeing end-to-end value-chain improvements, collaborating across operations, procurement, and planning to optimize availability and cost.

Qualifications

• Experience in value-chain planning and S&OP in a manufacturing environment.
• NPI value chain or product engineering experience.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, analytics or BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and ongoing management of complex supply streams for a defined product group, including global reach.
• Build end-to-end view of the value chain by connecting supplier capacity, value stream mapping, and inventory strategy.
• Drive NPI value chain strategy and cost strategies to meet product availability expectations.
• Manage supplier relationships and processes to ensure adequate product supply and alignment with inventory objectives.
• Support supplier evaluation by assessing capability, delivery, risk, and quality.
• Analyze supply-chain trends, forecasts, and delivery performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish partnerships across functions to improve coordination and reduce silos.
• Lead major supply-chain improvement projects including planning, risk, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Process Management

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Process Mapping/Flowcharting

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Advanced planning software

BI tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a Value Chain Designer to shape an integrated, high-performing value chain for a key product group.

You will manage complex supply streams and connect supplier capacity with demand while supporting product development through NPI strategy. The role requires overseeing end-to-end value-chain improvements, collaborating across operations, procurement, and planning to optimize availability and cost.