Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Supply Chain Planning Engineer

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Caterpillar is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Engineer in Waco, TX. In this role, you are responsible for efforts to develop, test, and implement the Plan for Every Part supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) and continuous improvement efforts in incorporating supply chain performance levels for inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved order-to-delivery results while also gaining agreement across multi-functional teams through the end-to-end Supply Chain.

What you can look forward to in this role :

• Gathering and analyzing part, supplier, and flow characteristics which develops the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) for the facility for each part number for new product introduction
• Work with cross functional team and suppliers to develop value stream maps, returnable loops sizes, assistance and support in business cases / total cost of ownership analysis for packaging projects, vendor managed inventory, and / or tracking and development of packaging budget, and working with suppliers on packaging form documentation
• Working effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams to apply the supply chain planning process and leading team efforts to develop lean material flow plans which may include implementing changes to layout, packaging design, and material presentation for all material coming into the facility
• Performing work to achieve supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns, and improved order-to-delivery results
• Support analysis, investigation, and root cause and corrective action for PFEP related issues
• Leading the work of Supply Chain Planning Analyst in the documentation of this data into the Plan for Every Part tools and ensure accuracy of the data
• Performing physical, tactical work to reduce / eliminate supply chain constraints at both the facility and / or value stream level, working with a cross-functional team of personnel

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Additional Information :

The primary location for this position is Waco, TX.

Domestic relocation assistance not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range : $95,640.00 - $143,520.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits :

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer.