Manager Supply Chain

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.

Role Definition

This role will manage a team that oversees the order to delivery supply chain to ensure availability of necessary commodities to support manufacturing or distribution. The Supply Chain Value Stream Manager will have accountability for the purchased parts schedule, quality, and inventory levels of the service parts business. They are responsible for leading and facilitating service parts growth initiatives that tie to the supply chain function. The value stream manager also is a critical part of driving the supply chain improvement strategy and will be leading anywhere from 6 to 8 SCCs and 2 STEs outside of San Diego.

This role requires up to 25% travel.

This role reports up to the Supply Chain Area Manager for the Package Global Supply Chain Organization.

Main Responsibilities:

- Develop, implement, and manage supply chain strategies and solutions.

- Accountable for the purchased parts schedule, quality, and inventory levels of the service parts business.

- Lead a team of supply chain coordinators and supplier technical engineers to meet the business objectives by creating vision/strategy, setting SMART goals, managing performance and driving accountability, collaborate with commercial team, closing process gaps, establishing and managing KPIs, and supporting individual development.

- Actively participate in service parts strategy creation and execution with the service parts leadership team by clearly understanding supply chain constraints and capabilities, understanding Solar Turbines right to win, and collaborating with various cross functional teams to achieve OPACC growth.

- Be a champion and a strategic leader in driving capability improvement within the supply chain to meet the growing needs of the business by understanding internal customer requirements, understanding business nuances and gaps, identifying and exploring critical technology/data, and creating strategies and plans to meet the needs of the business.

- Ensure the supplier value stream performance is consistent and synchronized with Solar’s demand.

- Serve as the industry expert for a particular value stream category and develop and execute supplier sourcing strategies that support business growth and cost reduction targets while delivering year over year supplier performance improvement.

- Act as an internal consultant on the availability of future commodities and the corresponding impact on design programs.

- Identify performance gaps within the supply base and develop improvement plans for the identified gaps.

- Provide leadership through the development, mentoring and training of their team to build the best Global Supply Chain team and drive business results.

Key Skills:

Strategic Thinking : The ability to anticipate future trends align operational goals with long-term business objectives. This includes identifying opportunities for innovation, evaluating risks, and making decisions that position the organization for sustainable success.

Customer Focus and Cross Functional Collaboration : Demonstrates a deep understanding of customer needs and expectations, translating them into actionable strategies. Builds strong partnerships across departments to deliver

integrated solutions, ensuring alignment between customer value and internal capabilities.

Leadership : Inspires and motivates teams to achieve high performance through clear vision, accountability, and empowerment. Supports the team by removing roadblocks, creating an environment of success, creating culture of trust and inclusion, and drive continuous improvement through coaching and feedback.

Influencing/Effective Communication : Communicates complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. Builds consensus and gains buy-in by tailoring messages to stakeholder needs, using data and storytelling to support recommendations and decisions.

Problem Solving, Analytical thinking, and Risk Assessment : Applies structured thinking to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions. Uses data-driven analysis to evaluate alternatives and assess potential risks, ensuring decisions are both innovative and grounded in evidence.

Business Process Improvement and Project Management : Leads initiatives and creates a framework for others to streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or DMEDI.

Enterprise Thinking and Global Perspective : Understands the broader organizational ecosystem and how decisions impact other functions, regions, and stakeholders. Demonstrates awareness of global trends, cultural nuances, and regulatory environments, applying this knowledge to drive globally relevant strategies.

Talent Development and Recruiting : Identifies and cultivates high-potential talent through mentoring, coaching, and structured development plans. Partners with HR to attract diverse candidates, ensuring alignment with organizational values and future capability needs.

Data Analytics : A strong technical understanding of how to gather, manipulate, and analyze large and complex data sets from various sources.

Desired Qualifications:

A degree and 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, or in lieu of a degree 10+ years of functional experience in a similar role

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range:

$140,964.00 - $211,446.00

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

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

October 20, 2025 - November 3, 2025

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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