Supply Chain Performance Engineer

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Lafayette, IN

This role focuses on supply chain performance improvement using data analytics and SQL. Responsibilities include identifying business improvement opportunities, managing projects, developing optimal supply chains, and analyzing data to enhance cost-effectiveness and inventory utilization. The role requires strong skills in SQL, Power BI, Excel, and project management, with a focus on logistics, MRP, process improvement, and supplier management within an industrial manufacturing context.

What you'd actually do

  1. Using data analytics and SQL to create tools and manipulate data to support supply chain decision making.
  2. Managing projects through cross functional partners and teams to gain consensus and execute project completion.
  3. Investigating and incorporating industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal supply chains for suppliers and/or product sets.
  4. Developing and analyzing data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.
  5. Work cross‑functionally with project owners to identify and assess potential supply chain and logistics impacts associated with NCI initiatives.

Skills

Required

  • SQL
  • Power BI
  • Excel
  • Project Management
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking
  • Logistics Management
  • Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Process Improvement
  • Supplier Management - MFG
  • Supply Chain Management - MFG

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree – Supply Chain
  • Familiar with MRP