Caterpillar, Inc

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret supply chain data and improve operational performance.
  • Experience in inventory management and supplier coordination.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for effective planning and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily supply chain kitting operations to maintain consistent production flow.
  • Provide coaching and leadership to team members promoting a culture of safety and improvement.
  • Manage material flow and availability to support assembly processes effectively.
  • Analyze data and reports to pinpoint trends and enhance operational performance.
  • Collaborate with various teams to resolve material shortages and improve overall quality.
  • Initiate continuous improvement projects focusing on various operational metrics.
  • Oversee the implementation and optimization of automation technologies in supply operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching.
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Employee assistance programs focusing on mental health and well-being.
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement available.
  • Incentive bonuses and other voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Location: East Peoria, IL (SS)
Travel: Up to 5%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

When you join Caterpillar, you join a team that helps build stronger, more sustainable communities. In this role, you will lead the planning, scheduling, and daily execution of the Building SS kitting operations supporting assembly to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted material flow to production. This role is responsible for leading hourly team members, optimizing material availability, driving operational excellence, and supporting automation initiatives that improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the daily execution of supply chain kitting operations to ensure uninterrupted production.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development for hourly team members while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage kitting order release, point-of-use availability, and material flow to support assembly operations.
  • Utilize data, reporting, and analytics to identify trends, eliminate waste, and improve operational performance.
  • Partner with Requirements, Supply Chain Planning, Engineering, Quality, and other process partners to resolve material shortages, improve quality, and enhance execution.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, velocity, cost, and employee engagement.
  • Support the implementation, sustainment, and continuous improvement of automation technologies including ASRS/VLMs, AGVs, AMRs, and digital material management systems.
  • Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety, kit accuracy, kit quality, material availability, inventory accuracy, productivity, and operational performance.
  • Develop and sustain standard work, process documentation, and best practices to ensure consistent execution.


Required Skills

  • Supply Chain Planning & Execution: Working knowledge of supply chain management within manufacturing, with the ability to analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and support planning decisions that improve material availability and operational performance.
  • Supplier & Inventory Management: Experience supporting supplier coordination and managing inventory processes, including resolving discrepancies, tracking materials, and ensuring delivery timelines and quality requirements are met.
  • Data Analysis & Decision Support: Ability to gather and synthesize data from multiple sources to support forecasting, logistics planning, and continuous improvement of planning accuracy.
  • Planning, Organization & Attention to Detail: Strong ability to plan and prioritize work, maintain structured processes, and ensure a high level of accuracy in supply chain data and execution.
  • Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication skills with the ability to partner with sales, manufacturing, and suppliers to align production forecasts, logistics needs, and planning processes.


Preferred Skills
  • Forecasting & Planning Optimization: Experience improving production forecasting, logistics capacity planning, and material availability in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on driving planning accuracy and efficiency.
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset: Experience identifying process gaps and implementing improvements that enhance supply chain performance, inventory strategies, and operational effectiveness.
  • Advanced Data Utilization: Strong ability to leverage data across multiple stakeholders to support decision-making, root cause analysis, and operational enhancements in supply chain planning.
  • Manufacturing Systems & Tools Exposure: Experience working with supply chain planning systems or tools (e.g., ERP, MRP, or logistics platforms) to support material planning and execution.
  • Automated Warehouse: Knowledge of ASRS system, VLM systems, and/or AGV/AMR systems.


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:

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 8, 2026 - July 15, 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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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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