Supply Chain Planning Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL, is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Engineer to lead end-to-end value chain initiatives aligned with product strategy.

You will drive agility, visibility, and cost efficiency across networks, collaborate with global teams, and optimize inventory and order-to-delivery metrics.

The role requires experience in supply chain/engineering, MRP (SAP preferred), and strong analytical skills; domestic relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects to achieve objectives.
• Knowledge of MRP processes and capacity/materials planning.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to think strategically and maintain focus on key business factors.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end value chain solutions aligned with product strategy.
• Lead deployment of projects under the OIA framework.
• Coordinate resources and work plans for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Global Transportation and Logistics to optimize the network.
• Drive lean product and network flow plans across divisions and implement changes as needed.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Decision Making

MRP

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Six Sigma Black Belt

Education

APICS CPIM/CSCP Certification

Tools

SAP

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. Caterpillar's Earthmoving Division's product lines play a significant role in helping our customers build a better world. Earthmoving Division has an exciting career opportunity for you as a Supply Chain Planning Engineer within the Value Chain team. Our vision is to provide operations and value chain solutions that transform product strategy into reality.

As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer, you will lead efforts aimed at driving agility, flexibility, and visibility across the entire network, to deliver products and services to our customers with the highest safety, quality, velocity, and world competitive cost. In addition, this role will deliver results related to Inventory Optimization, reduced cost & stable order to delivery metrics through the business cycles. This role engages with a diverse, geographically dispersed team of professionals.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement end-to-end value chain solutions in alignment with the product strategy
• Lead and manage the deployment of projects centered around OPACC Improvement Agenda (OIA) as applicable
• Develop and coordinate the structure, resources, and work plans for multiple, cross functional teams to deliver projects from strategy to execution
• Work with Global Transportation and Logistics teams to implement transportation and logistics solutions required to optimize the network
• Lead collaboration and communication across multiple business division functions, to effectively deploy lean product and network flow plans, which may include implementing changes to product price list, options and structure

What You Will Bring (Skills & Experiences)

• Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

Top candidates will also bring

• Experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Inventory / Value Chain Management or Engineering
• CPS, Six Sigma Black Belt or project management experience
• Previous experience with or exposure to Earthmoving products
• Experience as a strong collaborator including interpersonal and negotiation skills to drive common value chain processes across multiple facilities within a product.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to creatively solve very complex problems
• Previous experience in MRP systems (SAP preferred)
• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP National Certification

Additional Details

• This role will be based in Peoria, IL, with ~15% travel
• Domestic Relocation is NOT offered currently
• Visa Sponsorship will not be offered

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

Posting Dates

August 24, 2026 - September 7, 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.