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Posted : Monday, May 06, 2024 11:11 PM
Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
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.
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world.
Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today.
Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters.
We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive.
We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Supply Chain Planning Engineer II in Morton, IL.
The 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 from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution.
PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear & Maintenance Components, e.
g.
, Steel Products (Undercarriage and GET) and Specialty Products (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions.
We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us.
We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.
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 As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer II, you are responsible for facility performance targets for inventory storage utilization and improved efficiency as well as managing capital improvement projects where realized benefits are evident.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to Working independently as well as working effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams Gathering and analyzing data on facility demand and demand variability Gathering and analyzing data about inbound and outbound functions throughout the facility Managing the facility rearrangement plan and rearrangement team to complete planned rearrangement activities, including capacity and productivity goals Completing capital purchasing functions for the facility, including procurement, installation and place-into-service Maintain facility product slotting rules to align with inventory profile changes over time Look for continuous improvement opportunities throughout the entire facility and make expert recommendations for process changes to improve results Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams targeting facility improvements Collaborate with engineers globally to benchmark best practices and implement improvements Working with WMS to optimize setup for local business conditions Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of progressive professional experience in a Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations environment is required.
Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
Analyzes business processes, identifies alternative solutions to outdated processes and assesses their feasibility.
Evaluates financial, cultural, technological and other factors that need to be addressed.
Recommends new approaches that seek the use of advanced technology.
Works to overcome BPI resistance from managers, the labor force and other groups.
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.
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
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.
Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.
Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.
Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.
Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.
Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.
Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.
Supply Chain Management: 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.
Manages supply chain finance activities and measurements of effectiveness.
Advises others on capacity issues at various points in the supply chain.
Monitors the complete supply chain management process.
Consults on supply chain network design projects or processes.
Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches.
Participates in joint planning, process design/redesign with clients and partners.
Top Candidates Will Also Have Bachelor level degree, preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Previous experience in Logistics Planning & Engineering or as a Supply Chain Planning Analyst or Supply Chain Engineer or with Automation implementations and support Understanding of Industrial Engineering Principles Strong problem solving, analytical, priority setting, and communication skills EWM Warehouse management experience 1-2 years of experience with AutoCAD Additional Information No relocation available for this position.
This position requires 10% or less travel.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas.
However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.
S.
which can be found through our employment website www.
Caterpillar.
com/careers .
#Li Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer.
All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .
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.
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world.
Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today.
Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters.
We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive.
We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Supply Chain Planning Engineer II in Morton, IL.
The 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 from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution.
PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear & Maintenance Components, e.
g.
, Steel Products (Undercarriage and GET) and Specialty Products (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions.
We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us.
We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.
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 As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer II, you are responsible for facility performance targets for inventory storage utilization and improved efficiency as well as managing capital improvement projects where realized benefits are evident.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to Working independently as well as working effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams Gathering and analyzing data on facility demand and demand variability Gathering and analyzing data about inbound and outbound functions throughout the facility Managing the facility rearrangement plan and rearrangement team to complete planned rearrangement activities, including capacity and productivity goals Completing capital purchasing functions for the facility, including procurement, installation and place-into-service Maintain facility product slotting rules to align with inventory profile changes over time Look for continuous improvement opportunities throughout the entire facility and make expert recommendations for process changes to improve results Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams targeting facility improvements Collaborate with engineers globally to benchmark best practices and implement improvements Working with WMS to optimize setup for local business conditions Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of progressive professional experience in a Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations environment is required.
Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
Analyzes business processes, identifies alternative solutions to outdated processes and assesses their feasibility.
Evaluates financial, cultural, technological and other factors that need to be addressed.
Recommends new approaches that seek the use of advanced technology.
Works to overcome BPI resistance from managers, the labor force and other groups.
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.
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
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.
Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.
Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.
Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.
Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.
Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.
Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.
Supply Chain Management: 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.
Manages supply chain finance activities and measurements of effectiveness.
Advises others on capacity issues at various points in the supply chain.
Monitors the complete supply chain management process.
Consults on supply chain network design projects or processes.
Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches.
Participates in joint planning, process design/redesign with clients and partners.
Top Candidates Will Also Have Bachelor level degree, preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Previous experience in Logistics Planning & Engineering or as a Supply Chain Planning Analyst or Supply Chain Engineer or with Automation implementations and support Understanding of Industrial Engineering Principles Strong problem solving, analytical, priority setting, and communication skills EWM Warehouse management experience 1-2 years of experience with AutoCAD Additional Information No relocation available for this position.
This position requires 10% or less travel.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas.
However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.
S.
which can be found through our employment website www.
Caterpillar.
com/careers .
#Li Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer.
All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .
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• Location : Morton, IL
• Post ID: 9041534131
