Supply Chain Planning Analyst

About the Role

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology, and operational excellence.

The Supply Chain Planning Analyst role serves as a performance lead for Logistics Planning Analysts on the Aftermarket Parts Supply team supporting Resource Industries.

Location: Morton, IL (United States)
Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Handle Product Group/Purchasing/Marketing and Dealer inquiries.
• Execute Monthly Supplier Shipping Performance Process.
• Identify and lead 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.

Requirements

• 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, and 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.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience (2+ years).
• Previous LPA (Logistics Planning Analyst) experience (preferred).

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.

Pay

Pay Range: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.