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.

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 Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

The Manager, Supply Chain Planning you will be responsible for facility performance levels to corporate targets for inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved order-to-deliver results.  Individual will lead facility efforts to develop and implement the “Plan for Every Part”, Material Replenishment, and improved throughput efficiency.  Leads facility efforts to implement and monitor compliance for supply chain processes.

Additional Information:

• Location:  Menominee, MI (United States)
• Required Travel:  Up to 25% (Domestic)
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered:  None.
• Relocation Assistance Offered:  None.
   

What You Will Do:

• Accountable to facility leadership and governing committees to achieve corporate supply chain performance targets and compliance by managing end-to-end facility supply chain and logistics, including inventory management and order-to-delivery results meeting or exceeding targets.
• Leads and manages a team responsible for the Menominee, MI manufacturing facilities deployment of the supply chain planning process, which develops the “Plan for Every Part” and pull replenishment methods for the facility, coordinating and managing the structure and work plans for multiple, cross-functional work teams.
• Leads efforts which requires the ability to work effectively with facility leaders and governing committees comprised of diverse, multi-functional leaders. 
• Responsible for leading collaboration and communications across multiple facility functions, to effectively deploy lean material flow plans for the facility, which may include implementing changes to factor floor layout and material presentation to the point of use.
• Work to deploy strategic supply chain initiatives and is required to take a facility-wide view of supply chain planning processes and tools. 
• Will require thorough knowledge and experience with the deployment of material strategies and related software applications.
• Leads efforts to identify and resolve facility supply chain constraints, which requires the ability to work across cross-functional areas and collaborate and negotiate complex solutions. 
• Drives communications, root cause corrective action and ultimate resolution of supply chain constraints.
• Works with other supply chain functional areas to continuously improve material flow plans, focusing on improving inventory record accuracy, waste reduction, and increased throughput efficiency, increased velocity and increased inventory turns. 
• May be required to work with Global Transportation and CAT Logistics Services to implement transportation and logistics solutions required to optimize the facility supply chain.
• Provides leadership, coaching, focus, motivation, and encouragement to direct reports. 
• Responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring personnel. 
• Responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of direct reports, including developing, capability building, and succession planning.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Business Markets:  Knowledge of existing and planned markets and market-related initiatives from the perspectives of the competition, the suppliers, the customer base and the regulatory environment; ability to apply market knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Effectiveness Measurement:  Knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement.
• Global Perspective:  Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.
• Planning:  Tactical & Strategic:  Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
• Project Administration:  Knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
• Supply Chain Management:  Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors that lie between the purchase of raw materials, components and supplies, and delivery of finished products.
• Contingency and Disaster Recovery Management:  Knowledge of manufacturing contingency and disaster recovery approaches, practices, tools and techniques; ability to develop and administrate contingency and disaster recovery plans.
• Vendor/Supplier Evaluations & Certification:  Knowledge of vendor/supplier evaluations and certification; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.
   

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning processes (i.e., Inventory Management and lead-time strategy and analytical tools – PowerBI and SAS).
• Knowledge of common supply chain systems (i.e., SAP or AS400).
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma Project Management principles.
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification.
• Knowledge and understand of lean concepts and tools.
• Knowledge of data analytics applications (i.e., PowerBI, SQL Developer, PC SAS, Excel PowerQuery).

What You Will Get:

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.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 21, 2025 - April 3, 2025

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.

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