Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

. Perform analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities and evaluate ROI .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLafayette • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,710 - $169,060 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, analytical techniques, and project management to drive business improvement and performance enhancements. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and fostering partnerships to optimize supply chain solutions.

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Supply Chain ManagementAnalytical TechniquesProject ManagementCross-Functional CommunicationPerformance Improvement

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisROI EvaluationMeasurement TechniquesRoot Cause AnalysisDecision-Making ProcessesCritical-Thinking ToolsS&OP MeetingsData AnalysisInventory UtilizationCost-Effective Supply Chains

Soft Skills

Inter-Team CollaborationProblem SolvingLeadershipCommunication

Industry Keywords

Marine CommercialSupply Chain SolutionsPerformance ImprovementsAssurance of SupplyDealer Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities and evaluate ROI
Provide direct supply-chain support for the marine commercial team and dealers
Identify, define, and lead implementation of integrated supply-chain solutions and performance improvements
Build internal and external alliances to explore opportunities
Establish and strengthen partnerships, linkages, and best practices with business partners and internal functions
Develop and analyze data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improved performance, cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships
Provide Assurance of Supply support for marine Territory Sales Managers and dealers
Lead Dealer S&OP meetings to align sales pipeline with factory availability
Host weekly Demand and Supply meetings with the marine commercial team to review prioritization needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or equivalent experience desired
Knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement
Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools; ability to determine root causes and create alternative solutions
Understanding of inter-team collaboration and ability to lead cross-functional communication and problem solving
Knowledge of decision-making processes and critical-thinking tools and techniques
Knowledge of project-management strategies and tactics
Knowledge of supply-chain-management functions, principles, and techniques for manufacturing
This role does not offer sponsorship
Successful completion of a drug screen required for employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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