Inventory Specialist — Fort Smith: Lean Ops & Process Innovation

Caterpillar; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar’s Inventory Specialist in Fort Smith, AR, is a hands-on role focused on improving supply chain processes. You will audit existing workflows, size leaks, and propose fixes while owning mid-level initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.

You’ll shape operations with mentorship and a benefits package, earning $48,000-$73,000 annually. The role demands accountability, ownership, and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Curiosity to read the docs before asking for guidance.
• Ownership mindset—treat company money as your own.
• Track record of staying calm under deadline pressure.
• Quality-focused bias toward action with prudent timing.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Audit existing processes and recommend high-impact improvements.
• Own cadence to turn CLTD Certification reporting into action.
• Spot when a mid-level initiative lacks a sponsor.
• Run market sizing to prioritize Fort Smith expansions.
• Manage relationship with the vendor to prevent fire drills.
• Coach stakeholders through the math behind reallocations.
• Streamline workflows to reduce cost and boost efficiency.
• Eliminate unnecessary steps in approval chains.

Skills

Curiosity

Ownership

Deadline pressure

Quality bias

US work authorization

Job description

Caterpillar’s Inventory Specialist in Fort Smith, AR, is a hands-on role focused on improving supply chain processes. You will audit existing workflows, size leaks, and propose fixes while owning mid-level initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.

You’ll shape operations with mentorship and a benefits package, earning $48,000-$73,000 annually. The role demands accountability, ownership, and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.