Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Manager Supply Chain

Caterpillar, Inc$159K — $238K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management or related field
  • Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on demand forecasting
  • Proficient in strategic thinking and decision-making
  • Ability to integrate cross-team collaboration to achieve results
  • Expertise in inventory management and performance measurement

Responsibilities

  • Manage demand planning for Aftermarket parts
  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies
  • Ensure timely parts availability by assessing market drivers
  • Perform trend analysis on demand and inventory forecasts
  • Drive proactive planning to mitigate service gaps

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off for vacations and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans with company contributions
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts available
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Incentive bonuses based on performance
  • Lifestyle programs and employee assistance 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 the Senior Manager Supply Chain, you will manage a team that oversees the demand planning for Aftermarket parts to ensure availability of necessary commodities. You will develop, implement, and manage supply chain strategies, as well as ensure parts availability where / when needed by translating product knowledge, machine population, lifecycle, and market drivers into targeted inventory strategies. You will balance service, backorders, and inventory investment through disciplined part-level decisions and governance with Product Groups / Component Segments and drive proactive planning (placing inventory ahead of demand) rather than reacting after service gaps occur. This role is Commodity / Industry focused for Construction Industries with deep understanding of products, applications, and demand drivers.

Additional Information:
  • Location: Morton, IL (United States)
  • Required Travel: Up to 15% (Domestic & International)
  • Relocation Assistance Offered: None
  • US Work Sponsorship Offered: None


What You Will Do:
  • Conduct regular industry partner reviews
  • Measure and drive performance for inventory, demand, availability / service, and backorders
  • Reviews inventory levels and validate and prioritize schedules and inventory signals.
  • Perform trend analysis: assess demand trends; review forecast trends for enterprise alignment; analyze demand/forecast relative to schedule output.
  • Performs service and availability reviews at individual part level; identifies risk and required actions.


What You 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.

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.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$159,120.00 - $238,680.00

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.

Posting Dates:
July 1, 2026 - July 15, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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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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