Career Area:
Manufacturing
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.
Your Impact 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.
About the Role
Caterpillar's Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) for Supply Chain Management?is a three-year rotational program designed to accelerate development of entry-level talent and provide a solid foundation for meeting challenges within supply chain.??Being part of the LTDP team offers you a broad exposure to Caterpillar, presents diverse project responsibilities, engages you in a global team, provides cross-functional job experiences and includes valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership. This program provides the opportunity to build foundational technical and leadership skills for future success within the organization.
Caterpillar's?Supply Chain track?is focused on building technical capabilities for managing Supply Chain functions. This opportunity advances your development and training to build future leaders within supply chain. Upon successful completion of the three-year program, Supply Chain professionals will be placed in a role with the expectation of being in that role a minimum of two years.
What You Will Do
Professionals within the program will complete three 12-month rotations, which are defined based on business needs.??You must be willing to travel and relocate to any participating facility in North America upon hire and throughout each rotation while in the program.? You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to):
Supply Chain
Logistics
Planning, Demand, & Orders
Transportation & Packaging
Front-Line Leadership
Quality
What You Have - Skills and Experiences
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills:
Decision making and critical thinking, problem solving, initiative, and adaptability
Leading and developing others
Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Fundamental understanding of supply chain management, demand management, and inventory management
Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment?
Ensure all team member's contributions are recognized and valued
Degree Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business/Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or other relevant Supply Chain degree at the time of applying. Selected candidates must obtain their degree before they start.
2026 start dates will be a mutually agreeable Monday in either January or June.
Other Requirements:
Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding) at current institution
Must be willing to travel and relocate domestically
Top candidates will also have:
Involvement with an academic campus teams or related experience
Project or Team Leadership experience
Previous business or technical internship/co-op or relevant experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Information:
Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.
Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.
Rotation locations can be anywhere in the U.S., including but not limited to the Midwest, Southeast, Texas, and Southern California.
Relocation is available to those that qualify.
Sponsorship is? NOT? available for this position.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Final details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Recent graduates should explore our direct hire positions at www.caterpillar.com/careers . For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.
Summary Pay Range:
$79,800.00 - $119,760.00
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
Relocation is available for this position.
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:
July 1, 2025 - July 12, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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