at Caterpillar, Inc. in Decatur, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:
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Job Summary:
At Caterpillar’s Decatur, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble Large Mining Trucks and Construction equipment. In this role as a Supply Chain Planning Analyst, you will report to the Manager Supply Chain Planning and will be primarily responsible to lead efforts to develop and implement the Plan for Every Part to support facility performance levels at corporate targets of improved order-to-delivery results. As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!
What you will do:
+ Identify and lead initiatives to improve the supply-chain process utilizing Six Sigma methodology.
+ Supporting cross-functional teams to improve Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost metrics.
+ Develop and implement supply chain processes using LEAN principles for manufacturing areas, including standard work, material handling equipment and floor layouts.
+ Support design and implementation of material packaging and containerization solutions for the facility.
+ Develop and maintain the Plan for Every Part in various planning tools
Degree Requirement :
+ Degree or equivalent experience desired
What Skills you will have:
Problem Solving:
- Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.
- Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.
- Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
- Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.
- Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.
- Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.
Project Management:
- Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.
- Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.
- Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.
- Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.
- Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.
- Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.
Supply Chain Management – MFG:
- Manages supply chain finance activities and measurements of effectiveness.
- Advises others on capacity issues at various points in the supply chain.
- Monitors the complete supply chain management process.
- Consults on supply chain network design projects or processes.
- Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches.
- Participates in joint planning, process design/redesign with clients and partners.
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available
This position may require 10% travel
Sponsorship is not available
This posting will close at midnight on April 25, 2024
What you will get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
+ Competitive Base Salary
+ Annual incentive bonus plan*
+ Medical, dental, and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short and long-term disability coverage
+ Life Insurance
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy Lifestyle Programs
+ Employee Assistance Programs
+ Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details:
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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:
April 10, 2024 – April 25, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.
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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
