Inventory Manager - Optimize & Lead Supply Chain

Caterpillar Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) plans

Health Savings Account

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manager Inventory in Morton, IL to lead inventory operations within the Product Support and Logistics Division. The role focuses on coordinating staff, optimizing processes, and ensuring standards compliance across ISO processes and DRP.

Requires strong data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. The position emphasizes planning, forecasting, and continuous improvement in inventory quality and service levels, with a focus on delivering value to Caterpillar's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related technical field.
• Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools/processes; ability to synthesize data from multiple sources.
• Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) processes.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks and resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate performance of inventory staff, participate in hiring and training, and provide guidance on performance improvement.
• Analyze inventory processes and develop methods to improve quality and efficiency of service.
• Plan and monitor each phase of the inventory process, including reconciliation, audit and replenishment per ISO standards.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement and other functions to meet requirements and standards.
• Manage day-to-day activities of inventory administration staff including interviewing and training of associates.
• Review facility inventory performance and underperforming inventory.
• Forecast inventory and volume via network S&OP processes.

Skills

Data gathering

Analysis

Decision making

Planning

Relationship management

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, data analytics, data science, computer science, supply chain, industrial engineering, math, stats, econ or similar

Tools

DRP knowledge

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manager Inventory in Morton, IL to lead inventory operations within the Product Support and Logistics Division. The role focuses on coordinating staff, optimizing processes, and ensuring standards compliance across ISO processes and DRP.

Requires strong data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. The position emphasizes planning, forecasting, and continuous improvement in inventory quality and service levels, with a focus on delivering value to Caterpillar's