Caterpillar

Supply Chain Planning Manager

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCaterpillar
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted2 Oct 2026

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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager in Cary, NC. In this role, you will lead the development, implementation, and optimization of supply chain planning strategies supporting the Building Construction Products (BCP) business, including work tools, attachments, and related product lines, primarily within the U.S. market. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring product availability, inventory effectiveness, supplier performance, forecasting accuracy, and operational excellence while serving as a critical link between commercial teams, suppliers, production scheduling, and operations.

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You will lead a team of Production Schedulers and partner closely with Product Support and Logistics Distribution (PSLD), suppliers, manufacturing operations, and commercial teams to align demand forecasts with supply plans, increase supply availability, and drive lean forecasting processes that support business growth and customer commitments.

What you can look forward to in this role:

Develop, implement, and manage complex end-to-end supply chain planning strategies for BCP products, work tools, and attachments.
Lead supply stream planning activities supporting production, inventory, and distribution operations across the U.S.
Manage and develop a team of approximately 3-4 Production Schedulers responsible for production scheduling and order fulfillment activities.
Partner closely with PSLD to optimize scheduling, material flow, and product placement across the supply chain network.
Collaborate with commercial teams to understand customer demand forecasts and translate those forecasts into actionable supply plans.
Work with suppliers to ensure adequate material and product availability while proactively addressing capacity, supply, and delivery risks.
Serve as the key liaison connecting BCP operations, PSLD, suppliers, and other supply chain functions to ensure seamless execution.
Drive continuous improvements in forecasting accuracy, inventory performance, and material stocking strategies.
Monitor supply chain performance and establish corrective actions, including reviewing open issues and supply disruptions within established response timelines.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

· Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.

· Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.

· Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

· Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field.

· 8+ years of progressive supply chain, planning, operations, manufacturing, or logistics leadership experience.

· Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

· Proven experience leading enterprise planning or supply chain transformation projects.

Additional Information:

· The primary location for this position is Cary, NC.

· Domestic relocation assistance is available

· Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

Posting Dates:

October 2, 2026 - October 11, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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