Supply Chain Planning Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

. Balance demand, facility capability, inventory, supplier capacity, and component constraints to establish an integrated global supply response .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeLafayette • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global supply chain management, including inventory management, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in leading complex supply chain operations and optimizing processes to meet organizational goals.

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Global Supply Chain LeadershipIntegrated PlanningInventory ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationDecision-Making Skills

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementMaterial ManagementProcurement InterfacesScenario AnalysisRisk IdentificationPerformance MeasurementDigital Supply Chain ToolsProcess ImprovementProject ManagementCapacity Management

Soft Skills

Cross-Team IntegrationCollaboration SkillsPlanning and Organizing SkillsAnalytical ThinkingCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

DashboardsRisk ScorecardsDecision Support Tools

Industry Keywords

Supply Alignment ProcessGlobal Demand ManagementConstrained Component AllocationsSupply Network OptimizationManufacturing Supply Chains

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Balance demand, facility capability, inventory, supplier capacity, and component constraints to establish an integrated global supply response
Own cross-facility allocation of constrained and critical components across LEC, CTL, and AEC
Identify global supply gaps and lead cross-functional recovery planning
Establish and manage the global supply chain operating cadence for component coverage, allocation, recovery, decisions, and executive escalation
Own and develop the Supply Alignment process and supporting tools, including gap and coverage views, scenarios, dashboards, risk scorecards, and decision support
Lead global inventory, capacity, footprint, logistics flow, and supply network optimization
Partner with Global Demand Management to validate demand and build plans against available supply
Partner with Procurement/Purchasing to integrate supplier capacity, commercial commitments, supplier performance, and recovery actions
Partner with site supply chain teams to translate global priorities and allocations into facility schedules and actions
Lead cross-functional coordination across Supply Chain, Demand Management, Procurement, Product, Operations, Quality/SDE, and manufacturing locations
Establish decision rights and governance for supply exceptions and unresolved constraints
Lead and develop constraint/value-stream managers and cross-functional component teams
Govern constrained component allocations and cross-site priorities
Recommend global trade-offs affecting output, customer commitments, inventory deployment, and recovery priorities
Escalate unresolved supply risks threatening the worldwide build plan or customer commitments
Assign cross-functional recovery actions and ensure closure
Deliver weekly constrained component allocation plans, enterprise component gap and coverage views, supply constraint and recovery roadmaps, risk scorecards, integrated constrained supply plans, and global supply chain strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Progressive experience leading complex manufacturing supply chains, planning, material management, procurement interfaces, supplier recovery, inventory management, and cross-functional programs
Global or multi-site supply chain leadership experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across facilities and functions, resolve competing priorities, communicate trade-offs to senior leaders, and drive accountability
Strong knowledge of integrated planning, scenario analysis, capacity and inventory management, risk identification, performance measurement, and digital supply chain tools
Knowledge of supply chain management functions, principles, and techniques
Process improvement knowledge
Project management knowledge
Cross-team integration and collaboration skills
Planning and organizing skills
Decision-making and critical-thinking skills
Analytical-thinking skills
Must work onsite five days a week
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
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
Relocation is available for this position