Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc. • Decatur, IL • 1d ago

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.

Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Location: Decatur, IL (on site full time)

Travel: Up to 25%

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Planning Engineer performs end to end WDO (Work done outside) process management includes quoting, purchase order creation, forecasting, budget and tracking, quality control, shipment timelines, and system transactions. In this role you will maintain supplier, Decatur Operation's Team, and other process partner relationships and communication.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze supply chain performance to identify improvement opportunities and quantify return on investment (ROI)

Design, define, and implement integrated supply chain solutions that improve cost, service, inventory, and delivery performance

Build strong internal and external partnerships to explore and implement supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing improvements

Research and apply industry benchmarks, metrics, and best practices to optimize supplier networks and product supply chains

Develop and analyze data models, dashboards, and reports to prioritize performance improvement initiatives

Support inventory optimization, logistics performance, and business partnerships through data-driven insights

Participate in cross-functional projects spanning supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain analysis, logistics, manufacturing planning, or process improvement preferred

Top Candidates will also have:

Extensive machining and machining blueprint reading experience

Extensive Experience with Microsoft office

Core Competencies & Skills

Supplier Management - Manufacturing

Execute routine supplier management and procurement activities

Use electronic systems to manage supplier data and transactions

Resolve routine supplier issues and escalate non-routine concerns

Support supplier selection and evaluation activities

Partner with suppliers to meet delivery, quality, and cost requirements

Plan and schedule production runs while ensuring material availability

Identify process inefficiencies and performance constraints

Analytical Thinking

Define problems, assess impact, and identify root causes

Compare multiple solution alternatives using structured analysis

Identify key stakeholders, forces, and risks impacting supply chain decisions

Use logic, data, and judgment to draw conclusions and make recommendations

Decision Making & Critical Thinking

Apply structured decision-making techniques

Gather, organize, and document relevant data and stakeholder inputs

Identify and prioritize risks, benefits, and constraints

Support evaluation of alternatives

Logistics Management

Use forecasting and performance tools to assess WDO needs

Maintain shipment and invoice records using established systems

Support integration of logistics processes in a domestic operating environment

Supply Chain Management - Manufacturing

Understand end-to-end supply chain and consumption streams

Identify supply chain goals, risks, waste, and inefficiencies

Recognize key supply chain functions and performance drivers

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

Posting Dates:

February 23, 2026 - March 1, 2026

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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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