Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Incentive bonus

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, IL is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Engineer to lead cross-functional projects and drive measurable improvements across the aftermarket and manufacturing network.

You will define scope, develop plans, coordinate internal teams and suppliers, assess ROI, and manage risks to deliver cost-effective, high-impact supply chain solutions. This onsite role supports domestic and limited international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain projects and improvement initiatives, establishing project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, roles, and success measures.
• Develop and manage project plans, tracking key activities, dependencies, risks, decisions, and progress through implementation and project closeout.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders across internal functions, business partners, and suppliers to drive alignment, resolve issues, and ensure successful execution.
• Identify and prioritize project opportunities using business needs, data analysis, performance metrics, industry benchmarks, and expected business value.
• Develop business cases and evaluate ROI to support project prioritization, investment decisions, and resource allocation.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating barriers and facilitating decisions to maintain progress against project objectives.
• Lead implementation and change activities associated with new processes, capabilities, and integrated supply chain solutions.
• Establish project governance and communication routines, providing clear updates on project status, milestones, risks, decisions, and expected outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
• Measure and validate project outcomes against defined KPIs, including supply chain performance, inventory utilization, cost effectiveness, and business-process improvements.
• Capture lessons learned and establish sustainable practices to ensure improvements are embedded and can be replicated across additional suppliers, product groups, or business areas.
• Develop and analyze data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.

Skills

Effectiveness Measurement

Analytical Thinking

Cross-Team Integration

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Project Management

Standard Operating Procedures

Supplier Management - MFG

Supply Chain Management - MFG

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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.

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 Engineer leads cross-functional supply chain projects and strategic improvement initiatives from concept through implementation. Responsible for defining project scope and objectives, developing project plans, coordinating stakeholders and resources, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring projects deliver measurable business value, including performance improvement and return on investment (ROI). Also performs analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities through data and/or corresponding systems.

Additional Information:

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

What You Will Do:

· Lead end-to-end supply chain projects and improvement initiatives, establishing project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, roles, and success measures.

· Develop and manage project plans, tracking key activities, dependencies, risks, decisions, and progress through implementation and project closeout.

· Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders across internal functions, business partners, and suppliers to drive alignment, resolve issues, and ensure successful execution.

· Identify and prioritize project opportunities using business needs, data analysis, performance metrics, industry benchmarks, and expected business value.

· Develop business cases and evaluate ROI to support project prioritization, investment decisions, and resource allocation.

· Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating barriers and facilitating decisions to maintain progress against project objectives.

· Lead implementation and change activities associated with new processes, capabilities, and integrated supply chain solutions.

· Establish project governance and communication routines, providing clear updates on project status, milestones, risks, decisions, and expected outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.

· Measure and validate project outcomes against defined KPIs, including supply chain performance, inventory utilization, cost effectiveness, and business-process improvements.

· Capture lessons learned and establish sustainable practices to ensure improvements are embedded and can be replicated across additional suppliers, product groups, or business areas.

· Develop and analyze data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.

What Skills You Will Have (Basic Requirements):

• Effectiveness Measurement: Knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement.
  
• 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.
  
• Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.
  
• 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.
  
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
  
• Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.
  
• Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.
  
• 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.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree

What You Will Get:

You’ll have the opportunity to work with dealers and multiple teams across Caterpillar (Cat Trade COE, Cat Insurance Services, Cat Legal, Division Compliance, and Distribution Services Divisions) to mitigate risk and ensure all aspects of warranty claiming comply with applicable regulations.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

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 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.

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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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.

October 27, 2026 - November 10, 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.