Supply Chain Specialist responsible for purchasing complex materials at Newport News Shipbuilding. Evaluating bids, negotiating with suppliers, and leading lower level employees for effective procurement processes.
About the role
- Supply Chain Analyst at Caterpillar Inc. analyzing supply chain performance and driving improvements with data-driven strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze end-to-end supply chain performance, uncover improvement opportunities, and evaluate return on investment (ROI).
- Apply Right Part Right Time (RPRT) and velocity-based methodologies to identify and resolve supply chain defects impacting flow, service, and cost.
- Analyze large and complex datasets to uncover critical supply chain gaps, lead root cause investigations, and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Lead and support projects focused on integrated supply chain solutions, performance optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Build strong internal and external partnerships to identify opportunities, share best practices, and improve supply chain outcomes.
- Establish and govern effective linkages with business partners, suppliers, and internal functions to ensure alignment and execution.
- Research and recommend industry benchmarks, metrics, and best practices to support optimized supply chains across suppliers and product portfolios.
- Provide Assurance of Supply (AOS) support across the Integrated Components Division to ensure continuity, resiliency, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a Bachelors degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Engineering, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise.
- Supply Chain Management: End-to-end Supply Chain Management (SCM) experience, including post-factory shipment execution.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver supply chain improvements.
- Supply chain risk identification, mitigation, and continuity planning.
- Inventory management and optimization across dealers, distribution centers (PDCs), and manufacturing.
- Experience with inventory visibility, demand signals, order management, and dealer sales analysis.
- Supply chain conformance management using targets, KPIs, and service-level metrics (OTIF, fill rate, cycle time).
- Participation in supply chain network design or redesign initiatives.
- Process integration with suppliers and business partners.
- Cross-Team Integration: Lead cross-functional collaboration across supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, product, logistics, and dealer networks to align objectives and execution.
- Drive end-to-end supply chain integration by connecting upstream suppliers with downstream distribution and dealer operations.
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*
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