Supply Chain Planning Analyst
- Pay
- $81,370 – $122,060 per year
- Location
- East Peoria, IL · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking
- Logistics Management
- Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Supplier Management
- Supply Chain Management
Also useful
- Supply chain application systems maintenance
- Customer proposal and pricing support
About the role
Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics
About the role
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.
Role Definition
As a Supply Chain Planning Analyst, you perform both operational and tactical work to meet plant material deliverables. This position processes job requisitions and provides support for supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.
What you will do
- Working with master planners on outsourcing needs; establishing blanket purchase orders and vendor managed inventory (VMI).
- Identifies and leads initiatives to improve the supply-chain process.
- Supporting customers and leading customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
- Accountable for maintaining supply chain application systems.
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or equivalent experience desired.
What you will have (skills)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 - MFG: 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.
- Supply Chain Management - MFG: 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.
Additional Information
- This position will close on 11/17/2026 at 11:59 pm.
- This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in East Peoria, IL (Building KK).
- Relocation NOT assistance is available for this position.
- VISA sponsorship is NOT available.
- This position may require less than 10% travel.
Final details
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Summary Pay Range
$81,370.00 - $122,060.00
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: November 12, 2026 - November 17, 2026
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
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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