Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Texas is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Engineer to drive planning and analytics for CNC machining operations producing engine blocks and cylinder heads.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, and Engineering to deliver data-driven solutions. The role emphasizes improving inventory strategies, supplier performance, and material availability, with dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility across the supply chain and to lead continuous

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making are essential.
• MRP knowledge to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles.
• Process improvement mindset to enhance methods and outputs.
• Project management skills to plan and deliver initiatives.
• Supply chain management principles to control logistics and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material flow, inventory performance, and production requirements for CNC machining operations to implement supply chain improvements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, Scheduling, and Engineering teams to resolve material constraints and support production.
• Develop and enhance supply chain analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools for visibility into inventory and supplier performance.
• Evaluate supplier performance, lead times, safety stock, and planning parameters to optimize inventory investments.
• Apply best practices to improve planning processes and drive measurable business results.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and ROI through supply chain optimization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

MRP

Process improvement

Project management

Supply chain mgmt

Tools

MAMM

PLEX

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

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

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

Join a high-impact team at the heart of diesel engine manufacturing as a Supply Chain Planning Engineer, where you will drive supply chain planning and analytics for CNC machining operations producing engine blocks and cylinder heads. As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer, you will leverage advanced tools to transform data into actionable insights, optimize inventory strategies, improve supplier performance, and ensure material availability for critical production operations. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, and Engineering teams to develop innovative solutions, enhance visibility across the supply chain, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that directly influence operational success.

What You Will Do

• Analyze material flow, inventory performance, and production requirements for CNC machining operations producing diesel engine blocks and cylinder heads to identify and implement supply chain improvements that enhance service levels, inventory utilization, and operational efficiency
• Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, Scheduling, and Engineering teams, as well as key suppliers, to develop integrated supply chain solutions, resolve material constraints, and support uninterrupted production
• Develop and enhance supply chain analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools that provide visibility to inventory, part shortages, supplier performance, pending inspections, and supply-demand imbalances, enabling data-driven decision making across the operation
• Evaluate supplier performance, lead-time changes, safety stock strategies, and planning parameters to proactively identify risks and optimize inventory investments while ensuring material availability for production
• Leverage industry benchmarks, supply chain best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve planning processes, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive measurable business results.
• Analyze operational and supply chain data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimization, production prioritization, and overall supply chain performance improvement, including evaluation of the expected return on investment (ROI) for proposed initiatives

What You Will Have

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Would Make You a Top Candidate

• MAMM/PLEX Systems: Knowledge of MAMM and PLEX applications and their use within manufacturing and supply chain environments; ability to leverage system capabilities to support operational efficiency, process execution, inventory management, and supply chain performance
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Knowledge of data analytics methodologies, reporting tools, and statistical techniques; ability to utilize Power BI, SQL, Python, R, and related technologies to analyze complex data sets, develop insights, automate reporting, and support data-driven decision-making
• End-to-End Supply Chain Modeling: Knowledge of supply chain principles, modeling techniques, and optimization strategies; ability to design, analyze, and implement end-to-end supply chain models that improve forecasting, inventory management, production planning, logistics, and overall network performance

Additional Information

• This role requires 5-days in office.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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 have 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.

Summary Pay Range

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

• 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

Posting Dates

August 19, 2026 - August 26, 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.