Caterpillar, Inc

Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field preferred.
  • Knowledge of effective measurement techniques for performance improvement.
  • Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify root causes and propose solutions.
  • Experience facilitating cross-team collaboration and integration.
  • Proficient in decision making with strong critical thinking skills.
  • Solid understanding of supply chain management principles and practices.
  • Effective project management skills for planning and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements.
  • Build and strengthen partnerships with business partners and internal functions.
  • Analyze data to prioritize and improve supply chain performance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Provide Assurance of Supply support for sales and dealer teams.
  • Lead Dealer S&OP meetings for pipeline and availability alignment.
  • Host weekly meetings with the commercial team to address demand and supply needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plans with employer contribution.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare expenses.
  • Health lifestyle programs to promote well-being.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Career development opportunities offered.
  • Incentive-based bonuses for performance.
  • Disability and life insurance options.
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits available.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

About The Role:

The Supply Chain Planning Engineer performs analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities with increasing scope and complexity to evaluate return on investment (ROI) of the opportunity. This position also provides direct supply chain support for the marine commercial team and their respective dealers.

Additional Information:

  • This role is located in Lafayette, Indiana
  • This role does not offer relocation
  • This role does not offer sponsorship
  • This role requires 5 days onsite

What You Will Do:

  • Identifying, defining, leading implementation of integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements, including building internal and external alliances to explore opportunities.
  • Establishing and strengthening effective linkages, partnerships, and best practices with business partners and internal functions.
  • Leads the development and analyzes data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.
  • Assurance of Supply support for marine Territory Sales Managers and dealers
  • Lead Dealer S&OP meetings to ensure alignment of sales pipeline with factory availability
  • Host weekly Demand and Supply meeting with marine commercial team to review prioritization needs

Degree Requirement:

  • Degree or equivalent experience desired

What Skills You Will Have:

  • 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.
  • 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

 

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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:

September 10, 2026 - September 19, 2026

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

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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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