Caterpillar Inc. · 11 hours ago
Senior Manager Supply Chain
Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$159K/yr - $239K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to building sustainable communities and driving innovation. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain will lead a team overseeing planning and execution within the enterprise capacity planning program, ensuring alignment across various teams and driving effective communication and process governance.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintaining communications with supply chain, operations, procurement, logistics, and product group teams, creating integrated processes to deliver aligned capacity across the supply chain
Managing and directing a team of Supply Chain Planning Engineers
Lead a highly engaged team to support enterprise capacity initiatives
Ensure clarity of program deliverables, scope, timelines, and delivered results
Engage with process partners and customers to ensure continuous alignment
Ensure robust communication throughout the value chain with necessary urgency
Act as a link between multiple teams in program execution to drive a consistent approach in gap resolutions and developing recommendations for leadership decisions
Implement tools to govern processes
Leadership, coaching, focus, motivation and encouragement to direct reports. Responsible for coaching, developing and mentoring resources
Responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of direct reports, including development, capability building and succession planning
Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or other technical field from an Accredited College or University
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
Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes
Working 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
Working Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Working Knowledge of the importance of 'big picture' thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
Extensive Knowledge of forecasting tools, approaches and practices; ability to determine product demand and estimate production requirements and loads
Extensive 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
Extensive 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
Working Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage organization's materials, commodities, merchandises, or products
Working Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods, materials and supplies
Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
Preferred
Excellent problem solving skills and good leadership and team management capabilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong commercial, business, engineering, and manufacturing skills with an understanding of product development and supply chain
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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