Supply Chain Planning Engineer

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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Supply Chain Planning Engineer in Miami Lakes, FL.      

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

Job Summary:

• As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer, you are responsible for facility performance targets for inventory storage utilization and improved efficiency as well as managing capital improvement projects where realized benefits are evident.

Additional Info:

• This role is located in Miami Lakes, FL and does not offer relocation
• This role is 1st shift
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunities for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role requires up to 10% domestic travel

What You Will Do:

• Working independently as well as working effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams
• Gathering and analyzing data on facility demand and demand variability
• Gathering and analyzing data about packaging, inbound and outbound functions throughout the facility
• Managing the facility rearrangement plan and rearrangement team to complete planned rearrangement activities, including capacity and productivity goals for the Distribution Center
• Completing capital purchasing functions for the facility, including procurement, installation and place-into-service
• Maintain facility product slotting rules to align with inventory profile changes over time
• Look for continuous improvement opportunities throughout the entire facility and make expert recommendations for process changes to improve results
• Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams targeting facility improvements
• Collaborate with engineers globally to benchmark best practices and implement improvements
• Working with WMS to optimize setup for local business conditions

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
• 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.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and admin