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contractSupply Chain Planning Analyst - 2 Openings
Caterpillar · Lafayette, Indiana
Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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. About LPSD The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide. LPSD teams work across regions and functions to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges Job Summary The Supply Chain Analyst is an entry-level role responsible for supporting supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses, contract/purchase order generation, along with supporting facility performance targets related to inventory optimization, inventory turns, warehouse capacity utilization, and order-to-delivery performance. This position develops foundational supply chain, inventory management, and data analysis skills while partnering with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements. Analysts support inventory reduction initiatives, replenishment strategies, material flow optimization, and lead time alignment efforts that drive operational efficiency. The role provides exposure to surplus and obsolete inventory management, inventory disposition strategies, and material replenishment collaboration processes. This position serves as a development pipeline for future MRC Coordinator and RSSM Coordinator roles, with opportunities to progress into these positions within 1-3 years. What you will do Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with business objectives and customer requirements. Support the development and execution of supply chain strategies that improve operational performance, service levels, and overall business outcomes. Lead inventory and warehouse optimization initiatives in support of strategic business objectives, identifying opportunities to improve capacity, inventory health, and facility performance. Identifying and recommending improvement solutions for the supply-chain process. Supports lead time rationalization projects focused on alignment of system parameters to supplier lead time and demand requirements. Lead teams tasked with designing and implementing pull replenishment strategies in support of Lean initiatives. Analyze inventory trends and collaborate with Logistics Planning Analysts (LPAs) and suppliers to reduce excess material, improve inventory health, and support warehouse space optimization. Support inventory optimization efforts through the identification and disposition of excess and obsolete material while collaborating with stakeholders to prevent future inventory accumulation. Degree Requirement Must have graduated from an accredited university with a 4 year degree or higher within the last TWO years or with a Future graduation date by May 2027. What you will have Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Level Basic Understanding: Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process. Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made. Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions. Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function. Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP ): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability. Level Basic Understanding: Describes basic concepts of materials and capacity management processes and procedures. Describes product life cycle and associated MRP cycle. Identifies parameters and considerations used in making decisions about production runs. Describes the use of bills of materials and other documentation needed to provide supplies. Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level Working Knowledge: Identifies and documents spec
| Role | Supply Chain Planning Analyst - 2 Openings |
|---|---|
| Company | Caterpillar |
| Location | Lafayette, Indiana |
| Type | contract |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-22 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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