Enterprise Capability Owner Supply Chain

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As an Enterprise Capability Owner (ECO) within the Supply Chain workstream of the Modern Manufacturing Transformation you will have endtoend accountability for a portfolio of advanced supply chain capabilities. You will own these capabilities from initial vision and concept through pilot validation enterprise deployment and continuous optimization serving as the enterprise subject matter expert. The role is focused on defining proving and scaling supply chain capabilities that deliver measurable improvements in quality velocity and cost across the value chain.

Why this role is exciting:

This is a unique opportunity to work across plants functions and leadership levels to fundamentally transform how the enterprise plans executes and scales supply chain performance. You will be responsible for taking capabilities from idea level to fully deployed enterprisewide solutions influencing how work is done across the organization. Directly supporting the Strategic plan for profitable growth through Transform how we work this role offers high visibility significant enterprise impact and the chance to directly shape the future of Modern Manufacturing.

What you will do:

• Own a portfolio of enterprise supply chain capabilities from vision and concept through pilot validation enterprise replication and sustained performance.

• Define valuedriven futurestate capabilities aligning crossfunctional stakeholders around a shared vision and measurable outcomes.

• Lead innovation and standardization by applying internal and industry best practices in supply chain operations procurement and lean execution.

• Design pilot and validate supply chain solutions at Modern Manufacturing pilot facilities ensuring solutions are scalable and repeatable.

• Enable enterprise deployment by defining standard work governance models deployment playbooks and success metrics.

• Own and manage the supply chain capability roadmap across MDP MVP and MMP phases.

• Drive enterprisewide adoption of proven supply chain capabilities across sites and value chains.

• Champion supply chain data readiness (inventory transportation purchase orders scheduling agreements production orders demand/supply signals velocity failure modes) as the foundation for advanced analytics and AI.

• Define standardize and govern Supply Chain KPIs across quality velocity and cost dimensions.

• Partner with Supply Chain Logistics Operations Procurement IT Digital and facility leadership to translate business and OPACC objectives into executable roadmaps.

• Lead complex crossdivision crosssite problem solving using Lean methodologies and advanced analytics ensuring corrective and preventive actions align to enterprise priorities.

• Measure track and communicate enterprise outcomes ensuring operational and financial benefits are realized sustained and visible to leadership.

• Provide thought leadership and executive influence on Modern Manufacturing supply chain excellence and enterprise transformation.

What skills you will have:

• Effectiveness Measurement: Proven ability to define capture and govern metrics across multiple functions; use benchmarks and measurement systems to drive sustained improvement in quality productivity and cost.

• CrossTeam Integration: Strong ability to lead crossfunctional crosssite teams; break down silos; generate winwin outcomes; and coach others on enterprise collaboration. Experience influencing without direct authority and working across multiple organizational levels.

• Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Proven ability to assess complex tradeoffs challenge assumptions synthesize data and guide others through effective decisionmaking approaches.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong rootcause problemsolving capability using Lean and analytical tools (flowcharts Pareto fishbone etc.).

• Strategic Thinking: Bigpicture mindset with the ability to translate enterprise strategy into executable capability roadmaps.

Top candidates will also have:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Operations Business or a related fieldor equivalent experienceis desired. Advanced degrees or Lean / Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

• Experience across supply chain factory operations and category procurement / purchasing.

• Proven background in lean process development and enterprise deployment (Six Sigma Black Belt preferred).

• Experience developing and scaling digital tools analytics or process automation within manufacturing or supply chain environments.

• Strong program or project management experience in complex multisite initiatives.

• Experience working in enterprise transformation programs.

• Familiarity with advanced analytics AIenabled decision support or datadriven supply chain optimization.

Additional Information

• The location for this position is Peoria IL. Open to other Caterpillar facilities for the right candidate.

• Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

• This position may require up to 50% travel depending on location; actual travel may be closer to 25% based on assigned site and business needs

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

Posting Dates:

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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