Supply Chain Project Manager

Job Title: Project/Program Manager(NON IT) 5

Location: Morton, IL (Hybrid- 3 days in office)

Duration: 12 Months

Position’s Contributions to Work Group: - This role performs work within the mining parts aftermarket business, working with dealers and mining customers to evaluate, plan and execute approved Fleet Rebuild Management programs. Collaborates with internal multi-functional groups including product support & logistics, product groups, commercial teams, and supply chain functions to support dealer rebuild efforts. Defines and orchestrates the work for assigned programs.

Typical task breakdown:

- Coordinates work across and dealer multi-functional resources, including supply chain planning, operations, logistics, S&OP and also interacts with Cat mining customers on a global basis.

- Works with supply chain partners to investigate and improve delivery of constrained parts and components and may get involved in resolving supplier issues using root cause and corrective action (RCCA) to improve material flow.

- Supports the identification of alternative sources for material and expediting the flow of material from these additional sources.

- Identifies and escalates roadblocks to a Governance Committee and prepare communication materials.

- The incumbent must be willing to flex work hours to accommodate meetings scheduled in international time zones including a mix of in-office and remote work.

- Moderate travel may be required (< 25%) to visit and facilitate on-site planning workshops at regional Cat and dealer locations globally.

Interaction with team: - In office will be in person meetings, when remote will be Email and MS TEAMS

Work environment: - Office setting

Education & Experience Required:

- bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration or a related field

- Demonstrated project management experience.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, familiarity with BI tools.

- APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired

Technical Skills (Required)

- Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles: - Dealer experience

- Analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus

- Program/project management acumen

(Desired) - parts & service knowledge, especially within the areas of supply chain planning, demand & orders, logistics and manufacturing (Highly preferred)

- Solid product knowledge, especially mining equipment.

- Previous experience working directly with dealers and customers is highly desired.

- Thorough understanding of Caterpillar company policies and procedures, especially those with supplier impact is desired.

Soft Skills (Required) - Effective communication, - Negotiation skills - Ability to work independently. (Desired) -

Disqualifiers/Red Flags: - Not able to travel- International travel may be expected

DN01

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Supply chain management: 5 years (Required)
• Project management: 8 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Morton, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morton, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person