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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.\nRole Definition\nAs a Supply Chain Planning Engineer on the KK Material Planning team, you perform both operational and tactical work to meet plant material deliverables. You will be responsible for building relationships with your supply base, managing the procurement of Purchase Finished & rough forging, castings, bar stock material from the worldwide supply base, working with supply base to deliver material on time. This position performs analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities and to evaluate return on investment (ROI) of the opportunity.\nWhat you will do\nIdentifies and leads initiatives to improve the supply-chain process.\nSupporting customers and leading customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.\nAccountable for maintaining supply chain application systems.\nPerforming tasks to improve inbound material flow\nParticipating/leading continuous improvement projects \nInvestigating root cause and performing corrective actions to resolve material issues\nProviding tactical management of inventory levels and supporting daily operations\nWorking with cross functional teams including but not limited to engineering, operations, logistics, warehouse, purchasing\nResolving grief reports and proactive demand planning\nSupplier recovery planning\nFreight cost management\nSupplier relationship management\nDegree Requirement\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or similar curriculum or equivalent experience desired.\nWhat you must have (skill descriptors)\nEffectiveness Measurement: Knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement.\nAnalytical 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.\nCross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.\nDecision 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.\nProject 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.\n Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.\nSupplier Management - Manufacturing: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.\nSupply Chain Management - Manufacturing: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.\nTop candidates will also have\n3 years of progressive responsibility with experience in supply chain, manufacturing or logistics\nKnowledge of standard supply chain systems. \nMust possess understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge.\nAbility to analyze business conditions and situations during deployment needed to minimize disruption to daily requirements.\nMust possess strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to drive common supply chain processes across multiple departments within a business division.\nAdditional Information\nThis position will close on 11/8/2026 at 11:59 pm.\nThis position will be located onsite 5 days a week in East Peoria, IL (Building KK).\nRelocation assistance isNOT available for this position.\nVISA sponsorship is NOT available.\nThis position may require less than 10% travel.\nFinal details\nPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.\n#LI #MilitaryMonday #Letsdothework #caterpillarinc #Iamcaterpillar\nSummary Pay Range:\n$128,470.00 - $192,710.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nNovember 5, 2026 - November 8, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\nNot ready to apply? 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