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.
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Supply Chain Planning Analyst in Morton, IL.
Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.
We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
Job Summary :
The Supply Chain Planning Analyst role serves as a performance lead for Logistics Planning Analysts on the Aftermarket Parts Supply team supporting Power & Energy and Construction.
Additional Info :
This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation
This role is 1st shift
This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
This role requires up to 10% domestic travel
What You Will Do:
Support and provide guidance for a team of Logistics Planning Analysts which face Caterpillar suppliers supporting Aftermarket demand requirements.
Perform work to achieve supply chain performance targets focused on backorders, estimated ship dates, Supplier Shipping Performance (SSP), Customer Back Orders, and past due schedules.
Execute schedule adjustments through collaboration, order min/mults, Economic Order Quantities (EOQs), lost or misdirected shipments, transportation/TOCS issues, Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) issues, Engineering/Change (E/C) level, backorder escalation, and all other supplier issues impacting performance targets.
Defect resolution
Product Group/Purchasing/Marketing and Dealer inquiries
Execute Monthly Supplier Shipping Performance Process
Identifies and leads initiatives to improve the supply-chain process.
Participate in projects and meetings to support performance targets improvements and Operating Profit After Capital Change (OPACC) improvement initiatives.
What You Have (Required Skills):
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.
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.
Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
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.
What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):
Degree or equivalent experience
Previous LPA (Logistics Planning Analyst) experience
What You Will Get:
Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25) .
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 4, 2026 - May 18, 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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