Product Supply NPI Professional

Career Area: Procurement 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. Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation. Job Summary: As the Product Supply NPI Professional , you will represent and support the Supply Chain Team within Cat Technology. This role will focus on the New Product Introduction (NPI) teams, ensure NPI conformance on procurement and supply chain issues, monitor and report NPI progress, hold NPI & design teams accountable for meeting quality and timeliness of requirements. This role will also assist in managing procurement and supply chain related capital and material readiness for early learner, pilot and field follow builds. Additional Information: Location: Irving, TX (United States) Additional Location(s): Peoria, IL (United States) Required Travel: Up to 10% Relocation Assistance Offered: None U.S. Work Authorization Assistance Offered: None What You Will Do: Lead supply chain activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs to support successful product launches. Partners with Engineering, Product, Procurement, Operations, and suppliers to execute product and supply chain strategies and achieve program objectives. Manage sourcing activities and supplier readiness, including supplier selection aligned with category strategies. Forecast and manage launch-related procurement expenditures, including supplier tooling and packaging investments. Develop, monitor, and drive conformance to cost, quality, inventory, delivery, and response time targets. Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks while providing recommendations to support sound business decisions. Participate in S&OP and cross-functional program reviews to communicate status, resolve issues, and manage stakeholder expectations. Apply Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies to solve problems and improve business performance. Collaborate with global stakeholders to identify and meet critical customer requirements. Monitor program performance, provide feedback on results, and ensure compliance with corporate NPI processes and business standards. Ensure systems, processes, and supply chain capabilities are in place to support a seamless transition from development to production. What You Have (Required Skills): Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Project Management : Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Teamwork : Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels. Ability to wor…

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