Supply Chain Planning Analyst - 2 Openings

Caterpillar Inc. is a global manufacturer focused on creating stronger, more sustainable communities through its products and solutions. The entry-level Supply Chain Planning Analyst supports supply chain, sourcing, inventory optimization, replenishment, cost and price analysis, and process improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with business objectives and customer requirements
• Support the development and execution of supply chain strategies that improve operational performance, service levels, and overall business outcomes
• Lead inventory and warehouse optimization initiatives in support of strategic business objectives, identifying opportunities to improve capacity, inventory health, and facility performance
• Identifying and recommending improvement solutions for the supply-chain process
• Supports lead time rationalization projects focused on alignment of system parameters to supplier lead time and demand requirements
• Lead teams tasked with designing and implementing pull replenishment strategies in support of Lean initiatives
• Analyze inventory trends and collaborate with Logistics Planning Analysts (LPAs) and suppliers to reduce excess material, improve inventory health, and support warehouse space optimization
• Support inventory optimization efforts through the identification and disposition of excess and obsolete material while collaborating with stakeholders to prevent future inventory accumulation

What they're looking for:

• Must have graduated from an accredited university with a 4 year degree or higher within the last TWO years or with a Future graduation date by May 2027
• Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability
• 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
• 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
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A background in Supply Chain, Manufacturing / Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management and/or Logistics is highly desired
• Bachelor's degree related to Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related degree with a graduation date of May 2027 or graduated in last two years
• This position requires working onsite five days a week
• Relocation is available for this position
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

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