Caterpillar, Inc

LifeCycle Specialist II

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in engineering, supply chain, commercial management, purchasing, or inventory management.
  • Experience leading projects using Six Sigma methodologies as a Black Belt.
  • Familiarity with the Aftermarket Growth Guide process and portfolio management.
  • Proven analytical skills in reviewing business data and deriving actionable insights.
  • Strong understanding of aftermarket part policies and supply chain systems.

Responsibilities

  • Drive improvement projects to enhance processes for aftermarket parts lifecycle management.
  • Collaborate across functional areas to define and execute improvement initiatives.
  • Utilize Change Management techniques to guide teams through process changes.
  • Enhance processes impacting OPACC through effective inventory and pricing strategies.
  • Communicate project statuses to all levels within the organization.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer days).
  • 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health support.
  • Disability and life insurance options available.
  • Access to tuition reimbursement and career development programs.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

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.

As a LifeCycle Specialist II, you will be responsible for leading and driving complex projects in support of optimizing all processes related to aftermarket parts & lifecycle management. These efforts are aligned with the Supply Chain, Purchasing, Inventory and Dealer Collaboration processes and rules, as well as facility supply chain goals and objectives to improve customer experience while improving OPACC. Internal customers include department leaders, supply chain and inventory employees, operations, business resource managers and other partner units.

Additional Information:
  • This role is located in Morton IL and does not offer relocation.
  • This role is 1st shift, Monday - Friday.
  • This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
  • This role requires up to 5% domestic travel


What You Will Do:

  • Driving improvement processes and projects and ensuring they are embedded and executed with metrics for sustainability in accordance with the Enterprise strategy.


  • Coordinating relevant functional areas, leads, and team members to scope, align, and execute improvement projects.


  • Utilizing Change Management processes and resources to ensure impacted or effected process partners understand why the change is necessary, the risks to not changing, and coach through the change necessary.


  • Improving processes that will positively impact OPACC on behalf of business partners, through efforts in inventory, cost, and price actions.


  • Providing project status updates to all levels of the Division (Front-line to Sr Leaders).


What You Have (Basic Requirements):

  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.


  • Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or 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.


  • Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.


  • Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.


  • 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.

What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):

  • Experience with the Aftermarket Growth Guide (AGG) process and portfolio management.


  • Understanding of part supply systems / technology solutions.


  • Previous experience in NPI, Inventory, Dealer Support, Supply Chain, and S&OP.


  • Cross-functional project experience working with all levels of the Enterprise.


  • At least 5 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, commercial management, purchasing or inventory management.


  • Experience and knowledge as a Black Belt leader of 6 Sigma Process, project leadership, and project portfolio management.


  • Previous experience reviewing and analyzing business data and providing resolutions.


  • Thorough understanding of aftermarket part policies and procedures.


  • Understanding of prime products and component products.


What You Will Get:

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.

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

Posting Dates:
July 10, 2026 - July 22, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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