Lifecycle & Inventory Optimization Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Lifecycle Specialist to coordinate engineering change implementations for aftermarket products across the supply chain.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Product Support, and Distribution to plan and execute rework activities, minimize scrap, and protect customer delivery commitments throughout the lifecycle. The role requires collaboration with global teams, a strong emphasis on inventory management, and improving overall supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and precision in tasks.
• Ability to collect and synthesize data from multiple sources.
• Knowledge of inventory management for materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational problems using structured approaches.
• Strong focus on meeting customer expectations and delivering service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Identify, define, and implement integrated supply chain solutions and improvements.
• Establish partnerships and best practices with business partners and internal teams.
• Benchmark, metrics and best practices to optimize supply chains for suppliers/product sets.
• Analyze data to prioritize opportunities for cost-effective supply chains and inventory utilization.

Skills

Accuracy & Detail

Data gathering & Analysis

Inventory Management

Problem Solving

Service Excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Lifecycle Specialist to coordinate engineering change implementations for aftermarket products across the supply chain.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Product Support, and Distribution to plan and execute rework activities, minimize scrap, and protect customer delivery commitments throughout the lifecycle. The role requires collaboration with global teams, a strong emphasis on inventory management, and improving overall supply chain performance.