Senior Supply Chain Coordinator

Solar Turbines Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in the United States seeks a Supply Chain professional to lead material planning, procurement, and capacity alignment, collaborating with buyers and production schedulers to ensure on-time delivery. Responsibilities include BAAN data management and driving improvements in inventory, lead time and costs.

The role requires strong scheduling, analytical skills and ERP experience, with on-site work five days a week and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain required.
• Strong scheduling and organizational skills with ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of inventory planning and manufacturing operations helpful.
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills required.
• Strong MS Office skills with emphasis on Excel and ERP systems.
• Solid understanding of Demand/Supply Chain and Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchased material requirements and ensure material availability with proper inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Sourcing Specialist, and Production Scheduler on capacity and demand.
• Maintain BAAN data accuracy, dates, lot sizes, and part setup.
• Communicate supplier delivery performance and revise schedules as needed.
• Lead change configuration, coordinate with engineering and supply chain for on-time changes.
• Support cost reductions, inventory and lead-time improvements, and lean initiatives.

Skills

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Inventory planning

MS Excel

ERP systems

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

Tools

MS Excel

BAAN system

ERP systems

Job description

Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don'tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Purpose:

Position is accountable to establish, administer and implement activities required to support customer requirements. This includes but is not limited to material procurement, material requirement planning and capacity requirement planning and ordering objectives.

Nature & Scope:

This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is accountable for identifying requirements, developing plans and facilitating the fulfillment of all demand streams for assigned purchased parts. Collaborates with Buyers and production personnel to identify and communicate supplier capacity issues in support of internal customer demand.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for managing purchased material requirements and taking appropriate actions to ensure material availability when needed, with appropriate inventory levels. Includes development and maintenance of planning data with MRP, order release process and coordination with buyers on capacity.
• Collaborate with Buyer and Sourcing Specialist on ordering technique and communication of shortage as well as coordination with Manufacturing Production Scheduler on demand and status.
• Focal point for purchased material commitments, follow up with supplier deliveries, and schedule changes. Investigate schedule delays, establish and communicate revised schedules. When constraints exist, work with the business to prioritize enterprise requirements based on need.
• Reschedule purchased material commit dates and provide input to Buyer on supplier delivery performance.
• Maintain data accuracy in the BAAN system (e.g., ensure dates are current, part set-up, lot sizes, etc).
• Actively involved in the change configuration process and responsible for establishing purchased part implementation dates. Facilitate collaboration between engineering, operations, supply chain and change control personnel to ensure an on time successful change implementation.
• Monitor revision changes of purchased parts into supermarkets with Supplier, Sourcing Specialist and Production Scheduler in Manufacturing, work with Buyer as necessary to amend contract to incorporate revisions.
• Responsible for drop ship logistics for OV make complete parts.
• Provide supplier schedule information for NPI on specific assigned parts.
• Actively involved in projects in support of business objectives: cost reductions, inventory reduction initiatives, lead - time reduction, lean manufacturing and 6-sigma; at a senior level may champion and/ or lead projects.
• Support demand simulations.
• Maintain and promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain
• Strong scheduling and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of inventory planning and a basic understanding of manufacturing operations, with product and commodity knowledge preferred.
• Analytical, problem solving and decision‑making skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong MS Office skills with an emphasis on MS Excel and with ERP systems
• Solid understanding of the Demand / Supply Chain Process and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification
• Knowledge of basic 6 Sigma principles.

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
October 5, 2026 - October 19, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.