Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:
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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 Analysis
BOM/MBOM Management
Cross-Functional Project Coordination
Risk Assessment & Problem Solving
Data Analysis & Reporting
Process Improvement & Governance
Strong 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 assessments
Implementation and readiness plans
Inventory risk and obsolescence analysis
BOM/MBOM updates
Compliance 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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