Supply Chain Planning Analyst (Early Talent) 2 Openings

Caterpillar Inc. is a global manufacturer and provider of power systems, machinery, and related solutions. The Supply Chain Planning Analyst supports supply chain strategy, inventory and warehouse optimization, replenishment planning, sourcing and cost analysis, and process improvement initiatives in collaboration 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
• 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
• Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): 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
• Problem Solving: 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
• Process Improvement: 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 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
• A background in Supply Chain, Manufacturing / Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management and/or Logistics is highly desired

Benefits:

• Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
• 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