Cat
Supply Chain Planning Analyst
Decatur, Illinois · Part-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$5,241 more — $86,611 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $86,611 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Logisticians" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Logisticians (13-1081) · Decatur, IL. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Support supply chain planning activities across multiple Final Assembly value streams supporting large Caterpillar products.
- Partner with master planners and cross-functional stakeholders to support outsourcing requirements and planning execution.
- Develop, maintain, and improve Plans for Every Part (PFEP) to support efficient material flow and production requirements.
- Analyze material consumption requirements and support effective material presentation strategies at point of use.
- BOM & Kitting Support
- Support Bill of Material (BOM) management activities and maintain planning-related product structure data.
- Configure and support kit requirements to ensure production teams receive the right materials in the right quantities at the right time.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and logistics teams to optimize part presentation and material handling processes.
- Supplier & Sourcing Support
- Support supplier selection activities and customer proposal efforts through pricing information and sourcing support.
Skills
- Ability to execute planning, sourcing, and supplier-related activities with a high degree of precision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
- Strong judgment and analytical reasoning skills.
- Understanding of inbound and outbound material flow processes.
- Knowledge of logistics considerations within a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of materials planning, capacity planning, and manufacturing requirements planning concepts.
- Familiarity with bills of material, production requirements, and manufacturing cycles.
- Strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
- Understanding of supplier management principles, purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and sourcing activities.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience desired.
Compensation
- $81,370.00 - $122,060.00
- Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
- Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.
Benefits
- This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
Company info
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship or international assignment transfers are not available
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