**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. **IT IS YOUR TIME!** Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off\-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel\-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced\-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 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. If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation. **Important** * Frequently check the email associated with your application, including junk/spam, 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 update s to your status. **Job Summary** 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. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence. Our Integrated Logistics (ILS) team provides end\-to\-end integrated logistics solutions designed, deployed, and executed to support Caterpillar’s global footprint of manufacturing plants, suppliers, distribution centers and dealers. **Capabilities Include** * Packaging Design and Returnable Container Management * Inbound International and Domestic Transportation * Logistics Network Operations – including Manufacturing Parts Nodes, Site Logistics and Cross Dock Operations * Outbound Logistics – International and Domestic: Specialized Cargo and Product Distribution Solutions * Customs Operations – Ensuring shipment velocity (across international borders) while complying with import and export regulations throughout the world As the **Manager Supply Chain Planning** , you are responsible for leading the Supply Chain function for the Manufacturing Parts Network (MPN), with accountability for activities across the Midwest Logistic Center and the Brazil Logistic Center on supply facing processes. MPN is a global network comprised of 700 (plus) manufacturing operations serving our internal customers, 2000 (plus) suppliers, and 7 logistics centers. MPN provides the solution for small parts critical to making and selling Caterpillar products to manufacturing locations as well as Aftermarket parts. **What You Will Do** * Accountable for the supply base to MPN in the Americas * Manage end\-to\-end supply chain performance, ensuring alignment with manufacturing facilities requirements, inventory objectives, and business priorities. * Provides leadership and direction to supply chain team responsible for the management of the Manufacturing Parts Network (MPN) supply functions * Develop, implement, and continuously improve complex supply chain strategies and processes with regional and global reach. * Partner with suppliers to ensure material availability, delivery performance, capacity alignment, and inventory optimization. * Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to proactively identify risks, resolve constraints, and improve overall supply chain performance. * Drive actions to improve material availability, inventory efficiency, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience. * Establish effective partnerships across