Lifecycle Specialist: Strategic Supply Chain Optimizer

Caterpillar; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

401(k)

HSA

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Lifecycle Specialist coordinates the implementation of engineering changes for current production aftermarket products, managing inventory transitions, part obsolescence, and new part introductions across the supply chain.

This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Product Support, and Distribution teams to plan and execute rework activities, minimize scrap and inventory risk, control costs, and ensure customer delivery commitments are maintained throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Accurate with high precision in tasks.
• Data gathering, analysis and synthesis from multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes.
• Strong problemlowing abilities.
• Commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement integrated supply chain improvements.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Incorporate benchmarks and best practices for optimal supply chains.
• Analyze data to prioritize cost-effective inventory and partnerships.

Skills

Accuracy

Data Analysis

Inventory Mgmt

Problem Solving

Service Excellence

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Job description

The Lifecycle Specialist coordinates the implementation of engineering changes for current production aftermarket products, managing inventory transitions, part obsolescence, and new part introductions across the supply chain.

This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Product Support, and Distribution teams to plan and execute rework activities, minimize scrap and inventory risk, control costs, and ensure customer delivery commitments are maintained throughout the product lifecycle.