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.

Job Summary

This role has the responsibility of leading the parts portfolio management for MWLC

• New parts setup for different business units & commercial customers for the NPI/NSI requirements, new part development
• This role performs collaborative work along with customers of MWLC(Midwest Logistic Centre) understanding the setup needs and different process partners in MWLC(Purchasing, Supply Chain Operations) & MPN (Global NPS & others teams) to ensure seamless support for new parts

• Part portfolio management
  • This role also encompasses analysis and recommendations of existing portfolio of parts in ILC

• Inactive Part Shutdown
  • Governing the exit of parts from the supply chain network

What You Will Do:

Responsible for setting up new parts in ILC within the global MPN targets.

This role performs collaborative work along with customers of ILC(India Logistic Centre) understanding the setup needs and different process partners in ILC(Purchasing, Supply Chain Operations) & MPN (Global NPS & others teams) to ensure seamless support for new parts. This role also encompasses analysis and recommendations of existing portfolio of parts in ILC

Monitors and accelerates the progress via the salesforce tool, including, but not limited to:

• Help Customer with any New part setup query or salesforce query
• Coordinate with the customer on major projects/priorities
• Ensure packaging and purchasing process is completing as per lead time
• Get MOQ, Leadtime & Supplier details from respective teams
• Master Data creation- Material Master, Schedule agreement, Source List
• Lead project/changes/ enhancements for improving NPS process
• Generates NPS performance report-No of parts, leadtime, declines etc
• Replication of best practices from other Logistics Centres in US, UK & India
• Any compliance handling -scoped in NPS process
• Analysis & recommendations in the existing portfolio of parts handled by ILC

What You Have:

• 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. Knowledge of SAP (CBS) or any equivalent ERP system.
• Supply Chain Management - MFG: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Info:

• Minimal Travel Required (5% - 15% working time)
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification desired
• 6 Sigma/CPS/Lean project experience
• Experience with Automotive, Heavy vehicles or allied industries.
• College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Strategic project leadership experience preferable

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

What You Will Get

• Rich knowledge of global supply chain
• Cherishing experience in collaborating with different multi-national/cultural teams across the globe
• Acquiring new skills through handling global projects and new age technologies

Final Details:

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If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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.

Posting Dates:

July 22, 2025 - July 28, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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