Supply Chain Planning Engineer

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At Caterpillar we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented bright and driven individuals we wouldnt 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 Engineer in Miami Lakes FL.

OurProduct Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)is one of the most innovative divisions within PSLD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is ourcustomers 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.

Werecommittedto 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. Were exploring new ideas and opportunities innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrows growth.

Through it all we areone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

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Job Summary:

• As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer you are responsible for facility performance targets for inventory storage utilization and improved efficiency as well as managing capital improvement projects where realized benefits are evident.

Additional Info:

• This role is located in Miami Lakes FL and does not offer relocation
• This role is 1st shift
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunities for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role requires up to 10% domestic travel

What You Will Do:

• Working independently as well as working effectively with diverse multi-functional teams
• Gathering and analyzing data on facility demand and demand variability
• Gathering and analyzing data about packaging inbound and outbound functions throughout the facility
• Managing the facility rearrangement plan and rearrangement team to complete planned rearrangement activities including capacity and productivity goals for the Distribution Center
• Completing capital purchasing functions for the facility including procurement installation and place-into-service
• Maintain facility product slotting rules to align with inventory profile changes over time
• Look for continuous improvement opportunities throughout the entire facility and make expert recommendations for process changes to improve results
• Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams targeting facility improvements
• Collaborate with engineers globally to benchmark best practices and implement improvements
• Working with WMS to optimize setup for local business conditions

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.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives
• Experience with Warehouse Operations and Warehouse Management Systems

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Bachelor level degree preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Supply Chain or business
• 5 years previous experience in one of the following functional areas: Supply Chain Manufacturing / Operations Manufacturing Engineering Inventory Management 6 Sigma/Cat Production System
• Previous experience in Logistics Planning & Engineering or as a Supply Chain Planning Analyst or Supply Chain Engineer or with Automation implementations and support
• Understanding of Industrial Engineering Principles
• Strong problem solving analytical priority setting and communication skills
• EWM Warehouse management experience
• Knowledge of inbound packaging operations
• 1-2 years of experience with AutoCAD

What You Will Get

• Through it all we areone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

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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