Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

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Caterpillar's BCP supply chain division is hiring for Supply Chain Planning Engineer in Athens, GA!

Job Description / Role Definition:

• Lead projects to implement cost efficient supply chain solutions that enable the BCP Growth Strategy
• Lead cross functional teams to deliver NPI & NSI supply chain planning requirements on time and under budget
• Perform analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities

What You Will Do / Responsibilities

• NPI & NSI:

• Lead cross-functional teams to identify, define, and implement cost-efficient solutions for material flow; includes building internal and external alliances to execute projects

• Deliver supply chain planning data on time

• Coordinate with BCP Packaging Team to deliver custom packaging solutions on time and under budget

• Lead Part Replenish Plan Meetings to define critical customer requirements and business requirements for large overseas components and custom racks

• Lead Supply Chain Optimization Projects: reduce operational and inventory holding costs by:

• Develop and analyze data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships

• Investigate and incorporate industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal supply chains for suppliers and/or product sets

• Collaborate among Division and Corporate business partners to establish effective linkages, identify process improvements, and reduce costs

Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or related field

What you have

• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Supplier Management - Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers; experience with custom packaging vendors, transportation carriers, and logistics & warehouse providers; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.
• Supply Chain Management - Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistics processes
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.
• Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Experience with delivering NPI program requirements
• Packaging design and validation experience
• APICS CSCP Certification desired

Additional Information:

• Up to 20% domestic travel to be expected; potential for international travel
• Relocation is not available for this position
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position
• This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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:

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

June 10, 2026 - June 24, 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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