Lead Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Caterpillar Brazil; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Supply Chain Planning Analyst in Morton, IL. You will lead a team of Logistics Planning Analysts supporting Aftermarket demand and driver performance across key metrics. The role partners with suppliers to improve backorders, ship dates, and SSP, while addressing escalation and EOQ issues.

You will contribute to process improvements, cross-functional projects, and profit initiatives within the PSLD. US sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and drive improvements.
• Decision making and critical thinking to select data-driven solutions.
• Problem solving to resolve operational and process issues.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles for manufacturing.
• Experience applying process improvement methods to business activities.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of Logistics Planning Analysts serving Aftermarket demand requirements.
• Monitor and drive performance targets: backorders, ship dates, SSP, and past due schedules.
• Coordinate schedule adjustments using EOQs, min/mult, and shipment issues.
• Resolve defects and respond to Product Group/Purchasing/Marketing inquiries.
• Lead monthly Supplier Shipping Performance processes and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in projects to improve operating profit and supply chain performance.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Supply Chain Management - MFG

Business Process Improvement

Education

Degree or equivalent experience (2+ years)

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Supply Chain Planning Analyst in Morton, IL. You will lead a team of Logistics Planning Analysts supporting Aftermarket demand and driver performance across key metrics. The role partners with suppliers to improve backorders, ship dates, and SSP, while addressing escalation and EOQ issues.

You will contribute to process improvements, cross-functional projects, and profit initiatives within the PSLD. US sponsorship is not provided for this role.