**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. **Supply Chain** **Planning** **Manager** At Caterpillar, we’re  **committed ** to our customers, who build a better, more sustainable world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – **innovating ** to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class products, services and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=25) . 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a **Supply Chain** **Planning** **Manager** to join our Large Power Systems team to support Caterpillar large engine production at our **Kiel** facility. **What** **You** **Will Do:** + Develop,implementand support processes and practices for ensuring a plan for every part. + Ensureappropriateandtimelystock levels of materials, components and equipment needed to manufacture and deliver products to support the manufacturing facility. + Coordinate with sales, manufacturing and suppliers on short and long-term production forecasts and expected deliverables. + Manage relationships with internal customers,coordinatingand integrating planning processes. + Develop and continuously improve the accuracy of logistical needs, including warehouse capacity, equipmentneedsand resource needs. + Set up,maintain, andmonitorlogistical processes and dependencies. ​ **What** **You** **Have** **(Key Skills/Experience** **Required** **):** + **Supply Chain** **Management:** Strongunderstanding of supply chain functions, principles, and techniques, with the ability to develop and apply strategies, practices, and tools to control and optimizelogisticsprocesses. + **Inventory Management:** Solid grasp of inventory management processes and methodologies, with the capability to effectively control local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work‑in‑progress, and finished goods. + **Process Improvement:** Demonstratedability to assess current product quality and production methods whilemaintaininga strong focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products, and services. + **Accuracy and Attention to Detail:** Strong appreciation of accuracy and precision, with the ability to complete tasks consistently toa high levelof detail. + **Data Gathering & Analysis:** Proficiencyin using data collection and analysis tools, techniques, and processes to objectively gather, synthesize, and evaluate information from multiple stakeholders and sources. + **Distribution** **Requirements** **Planning** **(DRP):** Understandingoftheconsiderations,challenges, andprocessesinvolvedinsystematicallymanaginginventorydistributionacrossmultiple plantsorwarehouses,withtheabilitytoapplythisexperienceinpractice. + **Effective** **Communication:** Strongcommandofcommunicationprinciples,tools, andtechniques,withtheabilitytoclearlytransmit,receive, andaccuratelyinterpretideas,information, andrequirements. + **Problem** **Solving** **:** Experienceapplyingstructuredapproaches,tools, andtechniquestoidentify,anticipate, andresolveorganizational, operational,orprocess‑relatedchallengesacrossdiversesituations. + Degreeorequivalentexperiencedesired. + Very goodGerman (at least C1) andvery goodEnglish skills (at least B2). ​ **What** **You** **Will** **Get** **:** + Varied, responsible, and challenging tasks + Opportunity to shape the future for a newly created entity + Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar compensation system + 30 daysof vacation + Company pension plan + Bicycle leasing / job ticket / wellbeing allowance **Additional Information:** We are back! This role requires being in the office five days a week. **Note** - Relocation assistance may be provided to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. A valid work permit or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position. **About Caterpillar** 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 the past 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. We value authenticity and encourage candidates to submit original, personally crafted responses throughout our hiring process. Use of AI-generated content may disadvantage your application. **Posting Dates:** Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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