Strategic Supply Chain Project Manager

Caterpillar, Inc. • Decatur, IL • 22h ago

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.

Strategic Supply Chain Project Manager

Location: Decatur, IL

Travel: Up to 10%

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Job Summary

The Strategic Supply Chain Project Manager plays a critical role on the Facility Supply Chain Team, leading high-impact process improvement initiatives across supply chain, logistics, demand planning, and order management. This role partners cross-functionally to design, implement, and optimize integrated supply chain solutions that improve performance, reduce cost, and enhance operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, define, and implement integrated supply chain process improvements across manufacturing, logistics, demand, and order management functions.

Build and govern strong internal and external partnerships to explore optimization opportunities and drive best-in-class supply chain performance.

Establish effective linkages, governance models, and best practices with key business partners and internal stakeholders.

Research, evaluate, and recommend industry benchmarks, metrics, and best practices to develop optimal supply chain solutions.

Analyze supply chain data to identify, prioritize, and execute opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimization, and improved service levels.

Lead cross-functional project teams, influencing stakeholders to achieve project milestones and measurable business outcomes.

Required Skills

Problem Solving: Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve complex operational and process challenges using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Judgment & Decision Making: Strong capability to evaluate business scenarios, assess risks, and determine optimal courses of action to maximize organizational performance.

Supply Chain Project Management: Proven skill in planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects to deliver results efficiently and effectively.

Supply Chain Process Design: Knowledge of designing and optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes to improve functionality, cost, and service performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and business partners to drive aligned outcomes.

Preferred Skills

SAP or MAMM Experience: Knowledge or hands-on experience working with SAP or MAMM systems within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.

Manufacturing or Operations Engineering Background: Prior experience supporting manufacturing operations, production systems, or facility-level supply chains.

Lean Manufacturing: Understanding of lean principles and ability to integrate lean methodologies into manufacturing and supply chain processes.

Capacity Planning & Management: Experience using capacity planning tools and practices to align production demand with available resources.

Change Control (Manufacturing): Knowledge of structured change management and control processes within production environments.

Influencing & Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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:

May 11, 2026 - May 15, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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