Supply Chain Planning Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Analyst to lead a team of analysts in optimizing logistics planning for Aftermarket Parts. You will collaborate with suppliers to meet demand, drive performance improvements, and support ERP-based scheduling and EOQ calculations.

The role focuses on reducing backorders, improving ship dates, and enhancing overall supply chain efficiency within the PSLD framework. Onsite work five days a week in Morton, IL with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to implement efficient methods.
• Ability to analyze, identify root causes and propose solutions.
• Understanding of decision-making processes and tools for informed judgments.
• Knowledge of approaches and tools for solving operational problems.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide a team of Logistics Planning Analysts serving Caterpillar suppliers.
• Aim to meet performance targets: backorders, ship dates, SSP, customer back orders, and past due schedules.
• Execute scheduling adjustments using EOQs, order min/mults, and other supplier-related fixes.
• Resolve defects and respond to product group/purchasing/marketing inquiries.
• Lead Monthly Supplier Shipping Performance processes and participate in improvement initiatives.

Skills

Business Process Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making & Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Supply Chain Management - MFG

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Location: Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None

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).

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 services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

August 18, 2026 - September 1, 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.