Supply Chain Planning Analyst I

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

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:

Processes job requisitions and provides support for supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.

 What will you do:  

• Working with master planners on outsourcing needs; establishing blanket purchase orders and vendor managed inventory (VMI).
• Supports improvement solutions for the supply-chain process.
• Supporting customer efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
• Maintaining and supporting supply chain application systems.

 Degree Requirement  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical and Administrative Engineering or related field. 
• English basic

Below are some of the most important skills that are required in this position:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

• Ensure accuracy in inventory control, tracking, and record maintenance.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy within SAP and inventory management systems.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• Analyze operational data to support informed decision-making.
• Apply root cause analysis methodologies and problem-solving tools, including RCCA, 5 Whys, and Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams.

Logistics Management: Inventory

• Knowledge of inventory management and control processes.
• Understanding of Supply Chain operations and logistics workflows.
• Working knowledge of SAP at a basic to intermediate level for inventory-related activities.

Problem Solving

• Identify inventory discrepancies and operational issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Resolve inventory and material flow challenges in a timely and effective manner.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management and Supply Chain processes.
• Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking.

Top Candidates will have:  

• SAP WM & IM knowledge.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
• AutoCAD skills.
• CREO system knowledge.

 Additional information:

• Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon.
• These roles require availability to work rotating shifts under a six-day-per-week, in-office work model.
• Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday​.

Final details: 

Caterpillar's Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests or HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence, or promotion in employment. 

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Posting Dates:

August 10, 2026 - August 17, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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