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Senior Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar


Job Location:

Peoria, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 128470 - 192710
Posted: 25 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job 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.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Planning Engineer performs analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities and evaluate the return on investment of those this role you will help design and implement integrated supply chain solutions that improve cost inventory utilization planning effectiveness and cross-functional business performance. You will work across supply chain procurement operations product groups and digital stakeholders to strengthen partnerships standard work and data-driven decision making.

Responsible for the design standardization and deployment of a commondemand drivenS&OP process across machines engines and components.This role enables consistentconstraint basedplanning anddecision-makingby integrating demand signalslong-termforecasts capacity drivers and analytics within the enterprise S&OP framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high-caliber planning professional who thrives in complex environments and wants to improve end-to-end supply chain performance through analytics process improvement project leadership and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify define and implement integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements that strengthen cost inventory and business outcomes.

  • Build effective partnerships with business partners and internal functions to improve supply chain execution and alignment.

  • Investigate industry benchmarks performance metrics and best practices to develop more effective supply chains for suppliers and product sets.

  • Develop and analyze data to identify prioritize and act on business improvement opportunities across supply chain planning and inventory utilization.

  • Lead or support significant projects by estimating timelines organizing workstreams monitoring progress identifying risks and communicating progress to stakeholders.

  • Drive standard operating procedure improvements monitor deviations and support more efficient compliant and repeatable planning processes.

  • Collaborate across functions to break down silos share relevant information and improve cross-team integration in support of supply chain objectives.

  • Support planning initiatives related to demand supply capacity suppliers and operational workflows using structured analytics and process discipline.

Required Skills

  • Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify inconsistencies isolate root causes weigh risks and benefits and recommend practical solutions.

  • Demonstrated project management capability including planning monitoring stakeholder communication risk management and execution discipline.

  • Working knowledge of effectiveness measurement including interpreting benchmarks reporting results and developing action plans for improvement.

  • Working knowledge of decision making and critical thinking to organize relevant data clarify concerns and assess alternatives.

  • Experience with cross-team integration and strong collaboration across supply chain procurement manufacturing logistics or business support teams.

  • Working knowledge of standard operating procedures supplier management and supply chain management principles in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Operations Business Management or a related discipline preferred.

  • Experience in one or more of the following: supply chain manufacturing / operations manufacturing engineering inventory management material requirements planning demand management logistics sales and operations planning or capacity planning.

  • Strong process improvement background including Lean Six Sigma standard work or structured business process improvement methods.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and comfort using data metrics and reporting to drive recommendations.

  • Experience with planning or enterprise systems such as SAP SAP IBP Kinaxis o9 Oracle Power BI Tableau SQL Python or similar planning and analytics tools.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational levels and work effectively across backgrounds and cultures.

  • Comfort operating in a high-velocity environment with competing priorities ambiguity and organizational change.

Additional Details:

  • This position is based in PeoriaILor Dallas TX.

  • Onsite work isrequiredfive days per week.

  • Relocationassistanceis not available for this role.

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered.

  • Travel is expected to be up to 40%.

Summary Pay Range:

$128470.00 - $192710.00

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:

June 3 2026 - June 7 2026

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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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

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