Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Job Summary Caterpillar’s Remanufacturing Division is seeking a Supply Chain Analytics Analyst to support the Franklin, Indiana facility. This role is a key contributor within the Supply Chain organization, focused on advanced Excel analysis, reporting, and data visualization (including Power BI) to turn complex demand, order, and inventory data into clear, actionable insights. Degree Requirement Degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, a closely related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. Responsibilities Lead inventory management and analytics efforts, monitoring stock levels, turns, excess and obsolete material, and service risk to ensure optimal inventory health and production continuity. Perform detailed inventory analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; translate findings into actionable recommendations for supply chain and operations teams. Provide analytical support for planning discussions, including demand, backorders, inventory performance, and ERP data inquiries. Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and analytical reports to improve visibility into inventory, demand, and order performance. Partner closely with Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations stakeholders to align inventory strategies with production needs and business priorities. Perform data preparation, modeling, and validation to support scalable, automated reporting solutions. Qualifications ASCM CSCP, CPIM, or similar certification. Strong analytical and data visualization skills (Excel, Power BI) with familiarity in planning/ERP tools such as QAD/Mfg Pro. Experience in supply chain, MRP, or materials planning, including support of manufacturing or factory operations through analytics or operational collaboration. Business Process Improvement Analyzes business processes, identifies alternative solutions to outdated processes, and assesses feasibility. Recommends new approaches that use advanced technology. Establishes requirements for large changes in the overall mission, roles, responsibilities, and processes necessary to make business improvements. Participates in defining organizational strategic goals and purposes; defines how to gather and keep customers. Analytical Thinking Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information and explains variances. Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to remedy the situation. Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success before recommending a course of action. Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation. Decision Making and Critical Thinking Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks. Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision‑making process. Assesses and validates decision options and predicts their potential impact. Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives. Uses effective decision‑making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus. Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions. Supply Chain Management – Manufacturing Advises others on capacity issues at various points in the supply chain. Monitors the complete supply chain management process. Consults on supply chain network design projects or processes. Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches. Participates in joint planning, process design/re‑design with clients and partners. Benefits Summary Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.) 401(k) savings plan 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 Additional Information Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please ensure you frequently sign into your candidate home for any updates or correspondence for positions that you have applied for. Ciate Attorney Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr Construction Association of Michigan