Supply Chain NPI Coordinator

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

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 Title: Supply Chain NPI Coordinator

Salary/Grade: £47,615 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Peterborough

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About E+ES

Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES) division focuses on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

The opportunity

As the Supply Chain NPI Coordinator, you will work within the E+ES Supply Chain Network management team supporting the Project Managers in delivering activities to support services deployments, NPI programmes and NTI/NMI activities. You will be responsible for supporting process design activity and iterative improvement for core activities relating to the rollout of advanced power solutions globally.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to learn, understand and shape supply chain processes for new business models and new products. You will work collaboratively with cross functional specialists both inside and outside of Caterpillar, and you will use that knowledge to influence your peers and leaders in developing compliant, lean and robust processes for the future that protect both Caterpillar and benefit our customers.

What you will do:

• Pick up and drive projects within the overall programme scope to completion.
• Create and manage project plans relating to the activities, ensure plans are kept up to date within system of record.
• Raise and manage risks related to the project activity, proactively communicate potential delays and create and execute mitigation plans where appropriate.
• Represent and speak for supply chain on relevant cross functional projects.
• Support operational activities whilst we are in startup phase.
• Work with cross functional teams and supply chain project managers to assist on the design of innovative analytics solutions as per the requirement of the business including KPI and metric suites to enable us to understand the health of the business and the levers we need to pull to demonstrate control.

What you have:

Effective Communications - Level Working Knowledge:

• Ability to engage at all levels of the business and drive positive outcomes through influencing key stakeholders.
• Ability to present complicated issues.
• Influence others and champion the right solution for the enterprise and customers, in line with Values In Action.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.

Program Management - Level Working Knowledge:

• Experience of designing complex processes and working in cross functional teams.
• Able to quickly understand problems, drive to root cause and recommend ideas and solutions to drive process development & improvement.
• Ability to establish and drive a culture of continuous improvement within supply chain processes and procedures.
• Ability to lead projects involving cross functional teams and to deliver project resolution.

Problem Solving - Level Basic Understanding:

• Able to understand complex problems, identify the critical factors and summarise them.

Customer Service Management - Level Working Knowledge:

• Facilitates the resolution of customer problems, issues, or concerns.

Top candidates will have:

• Supply chain experience with an understanding and experience of core supply chain concepts that may include some or all of the following - material replenishment, stocking policies, MRP, inventory management, shipping and logistics, trade compliance, customs and international trading requirements.
• Knowledge of analytics tools (PowerBI, Alteryx etc) and experience in writing reports to enable statistical analysis and development of core supply chain process health metrics.

Additional information:

• There is up to a 10% travel requirement.
• This position is currently a hybrid in-office work model, requiring a 3-day weekly office presence onsite at our Peterborough office and remote work for the remaining days. However, work arrangements may be adjusted at any time based on business needs.

N.B. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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 nearly 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.

Posting Dates:

March 28, 2025 - April 16, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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