Supply Chain Planning Analyst (Early Talent) 2 Openings

Caterpillar Brazil; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off (vacation, holidays)

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to support inventory optimization, cost analyses, and supplier coordination. The role focuses on improving inventory turns, warehouse utilization, and on-time delivery while developing foundational supply chain skills.

Opportunities exist to progress into more senior coordinator roles within 1–3 years. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement replenishment strategies and lead lean initiatives, with exposure to surplus and obsolete

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited university with a 4 year degree or higher within the last TWO years or with a Future graduation date by May 2027.
• Experience in supply chain, inventory management, and warehouse optimization preferred.
• Strong decision making, MRP knowledge, and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with objectives.
• Lead inventory and warehouse optimization initiatives to improve capacity and performance.
• Identify and implement pull replenishment and Lean initiatives.
• Support lead time alignment and supplier collaboration to reduce excess inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Supply Chain background

Inventory management

MRP knowledge

Demand management

Logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

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.

About LPSD The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide. LPSD teams work across regions and functions to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges

Job Summary The Supply Chain Analyst is an entry-level role responsible for supporting supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses, contract/purchase order generation, along with supporting facility performance targets related to inventory optimization, inventory turns, warehouse capacity utilization, and order-to-delivery performance. This position develops foundational supply chain, inventory management, and data analysis skills while partnering with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements. Analysts support inventory reduction initiatives, replenishment strategies, material flow optimization, and lead time alignment efforts that drive operational efficiency. The role provides exposure to surplus and obsolete inventory management, inventory disposition strategies, and material replenishment collaboration processes. This position serves as a development pipeline for future MRC Coordinator and RSSM Coordinator roles, with opportunities to progress into these positions within 1-3 years.

What you will do

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with business objectives and customer requirements. Support the development and execution of supply chain strategies that improve operational performance, service levels, and overall business outcomes. Lead inventory and warehouse optimization initiatives in support of strategic business objectives, identifying opportunities to improve capacity, inventory health, and facility performance. Identifying and recommending improvement solutions for the supply-chain process. Supports lead time rationalization projects focused on alignment of system parameters to supplier lead time and demand requirements. Lead teams tasked with designing and implementing pull replenishment strategies in support of Lean initiatives. Analyze inventory trends and collaborate with Logistics Planning Analysts (LPAs) and suppliers to reduce excess material, improve inventory health, and support warehouse space optimization. Support inventory optimization efforts through the identification and disposition of excess and obsolete material while collaborating with stakeholders to prevent future inventory accumulation.

Degree Requirement

Must have graduated from an accredited university with a 4 year degree or higher within the last TWO years or with a Future graduation date by May 2027.

What you will have

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. Level Basic Understanding: Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process. Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made. Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions. Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function. Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability. Level Basic Understanding: Describes basic concepts of materials and capacity management processes and procedures. Describes product life cycle and associated MRP cycle. Identifies parameters and considerations used in making decisions about production runs. Describes the use of bills of materials and other documentation needed to provide supplies. 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. Level Working Knowledge: Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives Examine a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder. Develop alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. Uses fact‑finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems. Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintain focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services. Level Basic Understanding: Identifies the main processes for which the group is responsible Demonstrates the ability to improve on ways of doing things. Applies the concept of continuous improvement to identify opportunities for greater efficiency. Seeking help to implement ideas for process improvement for the group.

Top Candidates will have

Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills A background in Supply Chain, Manufacturing / Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management and/or Logistics is highly desired. Bachelor's degree related to Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related degree with a graduation date of May 2027 or graduated in last two years.

Summary Pay Range

Pay Range: $81,370.00 - $122,060.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

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

Location & Relocation

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa & Sponsorship

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: August 24, 2026 - October 29, 2026

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