Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Caterpillar; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Analyst in Morton, IL to support aftermarket parts logistics and planning activities. The role focuses on improving supply chain performance, managing backorders, ETA accuracy, and supplier shipping performance within the Aftermarket Parts Supply team.

You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, execute schedule adjustments, and lead initiatives that drive OPACC improvements and overall operational excellence within PSLD.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to implement efficient approaches.
• Ability to analyze and identify root causes and develop solutions.
• Knowledge of decision-making processes and tools for informed judgments.
• Ability to recognize, anticipate and resolve operational problems.
• Understand manufacturing supply chain concepts and logistics techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of Logistics Planning Analysts serving Aftermarket demand requirements.
• Aim to meet supply chain performance targets on backorders, ship dates, SSP, and past due schedules.
• Execute schedule adjustments via EOQs, order min/mults, and addressing shipments issues.
• Lead defect resolution and respond to product group/purchasing inquiries.
• Participate in monthly supplier shipping performance processes.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve supply-chain processes.
• Contribute to performance target improvements and OPACC initiatives.

Skills

Business Process Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making & Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Supply Chain Management - MFG

Job description

Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who care not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just 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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

The Supply Chain Planning Analyst role serves as a performance lead for Logistics Planning Analysts on the Aftermarket Parts Supply team supporting Resource Industries .

What You Will Do:

• Support and provide guidance for a team of Logistics Planning Analysts which face Caterpillar suppliers supporting Aftermarket demand requirements.
• Perform work to achieve supply chain performance targets focused on backorders, estimated ship dates, Supplier Shipping Performance (SSP), Customer Back Orders, and past due schedules.
• Execute schedule adjustments through collaboration, order min/mults, Economic Order Quantities (EOQs), lost or misdirected shipments, transportation/TOCS issues, Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) issues, Engineering/Change (E/C) level, backorder escalation, and all other supplier issues impacting performance targets.
• Defect resolution
• Product Group/Purchasing/Marketing and Dealer inquiries
• Execute Monthly Supplier Shipping Performance Process
• Identifies and leads initiatives to improve the supply-chain process.
• Participate in projects and meetings to support performance targets improvements and Operating Profit After Capital Change (OPACC) improvement initiatives.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Degree or equivalent experience (2+ years)
• Previous LPA (Logistics Planning Analyst) experience

What You Will Get:

This is Caterpillar - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar's Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD) .

Location:

Morton, IL (United States)

Required Travel:

Less than 10% (Domestic)

Relocation Assistance Offered:

None

US Work Sponsorship Offered:

None

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and servic