2027 Entry Level Supply Chain Coordinator

Caterpillar Inc. Job OpportunityYour 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.Role Definition: Manages purchased material requirements, taking appropriate actions to ensure material availability when needed, with appropriate inventory levels required to support customer requirements and inventory administration.Responsibilities:Establish and maintain material planning methods and safety stock strategies, understand and monitor delivery/response times, forecasting methods and the subcontracting process, in accordance with assigned products and services, complying with materials and demand planning guidelines.Execution and monitoring of purchase orders according to the demand signals for the assigned products, starting from placing purchase orders until the delivery of the product, ensuring that the correct material is delivered to the right place and at the right time.Monitor material shortages tools, adjusting the delivery schedule with suppliers as needed, according to inventory availability and demand signals. Communicate shortages or risk of shortages to customer.Monitor inventory levels and tools to disposition inactive, obsolete or excess inventory following materials and demand planning guidelines.Skill Descriptors:Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.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.Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.Matrix Management: Understanding of the importance of being able to leverage external resources when required and ability to build and use effective working relationships within own department and across department, functional, and geographic reporting lines.Vendor/Supplier Management: Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g., vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants, and suppliers).Procurement: Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.Additional Information:This position requires a 5-days in office schedule.The primary location for this position is San Diego, CA.Relocation assistance is available for this position.Minimum Qualifications:Currently attending a 4-year accredited university/collegePreferred Majors: Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or AccountingMinimum 2.8/4.0 GPAPreferred Qualifications:Previous supply chain internship and/or work experienceStrong initiative, communication, and interpersonal skillsLeadership involvement in student associationsCompetence in data analyticsSummary Pay Range: $76,542.00 - $114,814.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition ReimbursementThis position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates: July 23, 2026 - December 30, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.