Supply Planning Analyst

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Bangalore, Karnataka

This role focuses on supply chain planning and operations, involving data preparation, analytics, stakeholder coordination, and automation initiatives. The analyst will support global supply planning processes, work with manufacturing and planning teams, and drive continuous improvement using analytics and digital tools. Responsibilities include validating demand and supply plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams, supporting planning cycles, and participating in automation projects. Required experience includes supply planning, proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Snowflake, and knowledge of MRP, DRP, and S&OP processes.

What you'd actually do

  1. Validate and release the monthly demand plan to manufacturing facilities.
  2. Consolidate the production plan of individual manufacturing facilities and prepare the global production plan.
  3. Prepare and maintain the global supply plan based on the approved production plan.
  4. Monitor supply-demand alignment and identify potential constraints and mitigation actions.
  5. Participate in automation and digital analytics projects (dashboards, data pipelines, process automation).

Skills

Required

  • supply planning
  • production planning
  • demand planning
  • MRP
  • DRP
  • S&OP process
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SQL
  • Power BI
  • Snowflake
  • analytical skills
  • communication skills
  • stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

  • ERP systems
  • planning systems
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • CRM platforms
  • Salesforce
  • automation tools
  • continuous improvement methodologies