Supply Chain Planning Analyst

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.

Job Summary

The Engineering Change Management (ECM) Analyst is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end implementation of Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs), ensuring timely execution of design changes while minimizing supply chain, inventory, cost, and production risks. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Planning teams to drive change readiness, implementation, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Review and analyze released ECNs for completeness, impact, and implementation requirements.Assess impacts to parts, suppliers, inventory, production, and business systems.Develop and coordinate ECN implementation plans, timelines, and stakeholder actions.Ensure supplier, material, packaging, and manufacturing readiness for change implementation.Maintain accurate product structure, BOM/MBOM, revision, and change-management data in enterprise systems.Drive cross-functional issue resolution and risk mitigation to ensure seamless implementation.Monitor compliance with change-management processes, effectivity controls, and implementation milestones.Generate KPI reports, analyze implementation performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

Engineering Change Management (ECN/EN)Supply Chain & Inventory AnalysisBOM/MBOM ManagementCross-Functional Project CoordinationRisk Assessment & Problem SolvingData Analysis & ReportingProcess Improvement & GovernanceStrong Communication and Stakeholder Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.Experience in Engineering Change Management, Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, or Product Configuration Management.Knowledge of ERP, PLM, and change-management systems.

Key Deliverables

ECN impact assessmentsImplementation and readiness plansInventory risk and obsolescence analysisBOM/MBOM updatesCompliance and KPI reporting

Successful on-time ECN implementation with minimal business disruption.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 21, 2026 - September 29, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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