Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Are you looking for a career opportunity in supply chain, analytics, manufacturing, and business process improvement? The Supply Chain Planning Engineer role at Caterpillar in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, offers an opportunity to work on supply chain solutions, performance improvement, data analysis, and cost-effective business processes.

This position is part of Caterpillar’s Supply Chain and Logistics career area. The role focuses on identifying business improvement opportunities, analyzing data, evaluating supply chain strategies, and supporting better inventory utilization and operational performance.

1. Identify Supply Chain Improvement Opportunities - Analyze existing processes to identify areas where supply chain performance can improve. - Study operational data, identify inefficiencies, evaluate alternatives, and help implement integrated supply chain solutions.

2. Work With Business Partners - Establish effective partnerships with internal functions and business partners.

3. Analyze Industry Benchmarks - Research industry benchmarks, metrics, and best practices to compare current performance and identify opportunities for better supply chain strategies.

4. Improve Inventory Utilization - Analyze information to identify opportunities for more effective inventory utilization.

5. Evaluate Business Opportunities - Analyze opportunities and evaluate potential benefits, risks, and return on investment. - Use evidence to support business decisions.

Education: Any Degree or equivalent with relevant experience.

Key Skills: - Data Analytics - Automation - Data Visualization - Supply Chain Management - Business Process Improvement - Analytical Thinking - Decision Making - Critical Thinking - Problem Solving - Project Management