Supply Chain Planning Engr

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB PURPOSE:

Leads projects and efforts directed at helping facility and product group supply chain and value chain personnel optimize value chain performance. Provides support and to deliver tools, processes and expertise that supports RIOP strategic growth and initiatives. This role is accountable for building partnerships with diverse, multi-functional teams focussing on material planning, demand planning, inventory management & providing analytical solutions.

JOB DUTIES:

This position works with facility supply chain, operations and product group personnel to help develop tools and support projects that improve end to end value chain capability in the areas of inventory optimization, improved sales and operations planning, high-velocity throughput, optimized logistics and capacity planning. 

This position provides collaborative support across multiple facility functions to address and resolve material and production issues using root cause and corrective action (RCCA). This position integrates efforts with facility supply chain planning, site global purchasing, operations, receiving, global transportation, demand and orders, material requirements planning and logistics. 

This candidate plays a key role in working with facility supply chain and operations personnel to understand critical information requirements to develop the tools and dashboards needed for business decisions.   

This role supports Global RIOP facilities and travel is required at between 5-10%.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Supply Chain Management

• Understands supply chain dynamics including material planning, demand planning and inventory management
• Demonstrates experience with managing the complete supply chain management process
• Quantifies and discusses benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches
• Discusses capacity issues at various points in the supply chain
• Participates in supply chain network design or redesign projects or processes

Data Analytics

Deep understanding of how to present data in a manner that supports effective business decision making.  Works with customers to determine needs and requirements. Strong understanding of latest visualization and data analytics tools. 

• Ensures accuracy of data and tools provided 
• Plans for allocation of resources in line with goals, technical and business objectives
• Ensures that team stays current on analysis and visualization trends in the industry

Problem Solving:

• Creates and monitors mechanisms for process and system integration with clients and partners
• Knowledge of and or experience deploying using 6Sigma concepts 
• Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal skills in order to drive common supply chain processes across multiple departments within a business division
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to creatively solve complex problems

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• College or university degree related to supply chain, or equivalent experience, is required
• Minimum of 5-8  years of previous experience as a supply chain domain
• Experience in the development and deployment of supply chain processes
• A background in supply chain, manufacturing / operations, inventory management, material requirements planning, demand management and/or logistics is highly desired
• Certification and practical exposure to visualization and data analytical tools is an added advantage
• Preferably APICS CSCP/CPIM certified

Relocation is available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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