Career Area:
Supply Chain and LogisticsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Build your career at the company that sets the standard.
Caterpillars supply chain processes are so complexand successfulthat were regularly benchmarked by other companies and taught as a case study in many classrooms. Working here youll take responsibility for ensuring we have the material we need when and where we need it to meet customer demand. That may involve interacting with suppliers or using the latest digital analytics and forecasting tools to determine exactly how many units are needed in specific timeframes locations and configurations.
In your role as Supply Chain Planning Manager at Caterpillar you will be responsible for Batam facility performance levels to corporate targets for inventory reduction increased inventory turns and improved order-to-delivery results. You will lead facility efforts to develop and implement the Plan for Every Part Pull material Replenishment and improved throughput efficiency.
You will bring impact to facility by achieve corporate supply chain performance targets including improvements in Order-to-Delivery time inventory levels / turns MQ Certification requirements and supply chain assessments for Batam facility.
As the Supply Chain Planning Manager you will:
Manage 5 direct reports include Supply Chain Planning Analysts Supply Chain Planning Engineer and Logistics Planning Engineers. You will be responsible for team that is performing work to achieve corporate supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction increased inventory turns and improved order-to-delivery results.
Coordinates and manages a performance portfolio for multiple cross functional work teams deploying the Supply Chain Planning Process which develops the Plan for Every Part and Pull Replenishment method for Batam facility.
Develop and implement Batam Facility warehouse operational strategies including layout automation and capacity planning. Design distribution network strategies to optimize cost speed and reliability. Establish performance metrics (KPIs) for warehouse operations and network efficiency
Design and manage the end-to-end flow of materials from suppliers to customers. Implement inventory strategies (safety stock reorder points ABC analysis) to optimize working capital. Oversee demand planning supply planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes. Manage replenishment strategies and lead initiatives to reduce lead times and improve flow efficiency.
Lead Warehouse Transformation Project which covers warehouse automation project and storage capacity planning and constraint analysis across the supply chain
Support facility efforts and collaborate with teams to design and implement material packaging working orders and containerization solutions for a facility to make sure 100% adherence of PPAP. You may work collaboratively with external and internal suppliers Supply Chain Performance Engineers and Operations.
Take a facility-wide view of supply chain planning processes and tools as well as thorough knowledge of pull material strategies and their application in order to coordinate the efforts of multiple teams across functions and divisions.
Collaborate team efforts to gather and analyze data on facility demand and demand variability for each part required for production based on daily demand buckets for 120 workdays. You will be managing team efforts to gather and analyze data about supplier shipping performance and variability % for each part number (both Time and Qty) and organize team efforts to develop material flow plans for all material coming into a facility for production. You will use part plan data from the Plan for Every Part web tool to drive flow and velocity improvements in the plant. And well as responsible for the work of Supply Chain Planning Analysts in the documentation of this data into the Plan for Every Part web tool.
Support facility efforts to implement pull material replenishment where appropriate by managing pull deployment teams. This work requires knowledge of complex lean concepts and tools.
Support facility efforts and coordinate teams to ensure NPI and Engineering / Change Control process conformance. You will require cross-functional work team cooperate skills and communication.
Manage cross-functional teams to achieve MQ or other similar facility certifications. Works with diverse multi-functional work teams to drive improvements required to meet certification requirements.
Manage cross-functional teams to identify and resolve supply chain constraints which requires coordinate teams to deploy solutions using root cause corrective action.
The successful candidate must bring:
Proficiency in English is required; local site language preferred.
University degree preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering.
Minimum of eight to ten years progressively responsible supply chain job experience.
Experience and proficiency with SAP.
Experience in the development and deployment of Supply Chain processes.
Top candidates will also bring:
Expertise in ERP systems and advanced planning tools. Has strong digital skills (PBI Power Apps etc.)
Warehouse transformation experience especially on warehouse automation
PFEP Packaging solutions experience
Experience and knowledge lean supply chain principles specifically those applied to pull replenishment using material replenishment tools and processes material flow packaging and containerization the corporate NPI (New Product Introduction) process facility product and engineering change control processes and throughput efficiency.
Knowledge of and / or experience deploying using 6 Sigma Project Management principles.
Must possess excellent leadership skills to effectively lead supply chain improvements making the best use of available resources while maintaining strong people focus and fulfilling the responsibilities for manage people.
Must have advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to creatively solve very complex problems.
APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired.
Additional Information
Shift: Regular
Work location: Batam Kepulauan Riau
You will work in office and manufacturing shop-floor environment.
Domestic relocation is available for this position.
Employee Benefit Details
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 a salaried wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits (medical dental vision pension and accident & life insurance) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Final Details
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Posting Dates:
February 12 2026 - February 25 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Required Experience:
Manager
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.