Location: East Peoria, IL
Company: Caterpillar
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's market leadership is sustained by continual innovative advancements across our portfolio of products and Medium Tractor Products (MTP) are a product line where we have enjoyed this leadership throughout our history.
If you have the drive to help continue this progress, we have an exciting career growth opportunity for you to join the MTP team as a New Product Introduction (NPI) Team Leader. In this role, you will lead a multi-functional team in managing all phases of NPI programs, including highly
significant and visible programs. In addition, you will develop and execute NPI strategies in current state and for the future. What You'll Do Execute on key NPI initiatives.
Collaborate with key contacts across the US, Brazil, France and Thailand. Identify and find improvement opportunities that exist across each of the different processes and develop and execute strategies to resolve. Identify and define product problems and ensure resolution. Liaise between the product teams and the quality process teams. Identify product opportunities and technology enhancements which offer added value for the customer. Direct the activities of the NPI Team and established the scope of work
including costing and pricing, selecting, negotiating, and administering agreements.
Develop specific plans for program execution and monitors actual performance. Negotiate changes to programs including cost, price, supplier selection, etc. Direct changes required due to performance or reliability problems. Provide input into marketing strategies. Act as the NPI expert in supporting all project teams. Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language. Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate. Identify and resolve gaps in customer expectations versus actual service levels. Evaluates risks and vulnerabilities and creates contingency plans.
What You Have ( basic qualifications ) A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. Extensive experience in product development for operations, quality, purchasing, engineering, or in a commercial capacity. Top Candidates Will Also Have (desired qualifications) Familiarity with construction equipment and construction industry. Familiarity with Caterpillar Earthmoving Division product lines, preferably Medium Tractor Products. Advanced degree from an accredited college or university. Ability and willingness to flex schedule for very early or very late meetings to best collaborate with global team.
Demonstrated strong communication and facilitation skills. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. Demonstrated strong organizational skills. Additional Details Work location: Peoria, IL Relocation assistance is not available for this role. How We Support You (Employee Benefits) Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a yearly bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). Your Work Shapes the World At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work. #LI #careers Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U. S which can be found through our employment website at /careers. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Construction/skilled trade jobs encompass a wide range of manual labor positions that are essential to the building and maintenance of infrastructure. These roles typically require specialized training and skills in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, and welding. Workers in these fields are known for their hands-on expertise, physical stamina, and ability to solve complex problems on-site. Safety is paramount, and skilled tradespeople must adhere to strict regulations and standards to ensure their well-being and the quality of their work. These jobs are often in high demand due to the essential nature of construction and infrastructure development.
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. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar.
In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distributionof Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage
and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters). We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions.
We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth. Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience. What You Will Do: As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the proposal, design, and implementation
of all related logistics processes, machinery and equipment, storage concepts, among other things for Cat Parts or Integrated Logistics Services (ILS) projects.
Initially, this position will be primarily focused on leading logistics engineering projects supporting the Lafayette Engine Center (LEC). The job duties of a Supply Chain Planning Engineer are to design and implement successful logistics solutions. To be successful, they must utilize technical skills as well as soft skills. The technical skills are defined in 7 key skills: data purification & analysis; warehouse storage design & manufacturing point-of-use (POU) design; machinery & equipment design and procurement; workforce & equipment planning; logistics process design; inventory transfer & rearrangement planning; and integrating supply chain knowledge into warehouse design.
In addition, it is expected that a Supply Chain Planning Engineer is knowledgeable about the local warehouse management system (WMS) and can integrate this into the overall design of the facility. A Supply Chain Planning Engineer is expected to be very proficient in all areas. In addition to technical skills, a Supply Chain Planning Engineer needs to demonstrate intermediate to fully skilled levels of the following values-based competencies (VBCs): integrity & trust; building inclusive relationships; customer focus; problem solving; priority setting; and dealing with uncertainty.
Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time. What You Have (Basic Qualifications): Bachelor's degree. 5 (plus) years of logistics engineering experience, preferably in warehouse operations, supply chain, or manufacturing POU design. The ability to travel both domestically up to 50% of the time. What You Have (Preferred Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
Strong Computer Skills (Excel, Power Point, Project, Access, Auto CAD). Strong Project Management Skills. Strong understanding of CPS/LEAN principles. Additional Information: Location: Morton, IL (USA) This position does not offer relocation assistance. Posting Close Date: Wednesday (1/3/2024) at 12:00 AM ET Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model. In addition to working onsite at one of our facilities in Morton, IL, our hybrid work model allows employees the flexibility to work from home based on business need. #LI #BI Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U. S which can be found through our employment website at /careers. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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. The Opportunity: As a SV Pricing consultant, you will be responsible for the compliance and governance around Sales Variance related to Parts Pricing processes.
Responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: Responsible for compliance related processes regarding sales variance and supporting Parts Pricing Frequently interacting with internal and external partners (Pw C/Deloitte) to ADD Responsible for providing supporting documentation to internal and external auditors Advising the parts pricing/sales
variance teams on ADD Ensuring global consistency is maintained related to parts pricing sales variance processes Provides thought leadership to key stakeholders in the development of sales variance strategies for new and existing products and services Executes compliance improvements in sales variance procedures and guidelines while ensuring the strategic and tactical utilization of sales variance in order to drive value-based pricing To be successful in the role, candidates will display the following skills: Customer Focus - Working Knowledge Data Gathering & Analysis - Extensive Knowledge Decision Making & Critical Thinking - Working Knowledge Effective Communications - Working Knowledge
Negotiating - Working Knowledge Relationship Management - Working Knowledge Value Selling - Working Knowledge Required Qualifications: 4 year college degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting or Related Field 3-4 years previous experience in Pricing, Audit, Marketing, Finance or Accounting Strong analytical ability Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of Caterpillar products, Product Applications or Merchandising programs Additional Information: This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U. S. which can be found through our employment website at /Careers. Employee benefit details: Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with a yearly STIP bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. #LI Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U. S which can be found through our employment website at /careers. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
