Supply Chain Placement

by Caterpillar

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Deadline: 31st December 2016
Salary: £16,500
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Data Science, Data Science, Business Management, Logistics and Operations, Purchasing and Supply
Location: South East
City: Shoreham on Sea

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three product segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.

Caterpillar Explosion Protection is a global leader in the field of protecting diesel engines and mobile machinery for use in potentially explosive atmospheres such as oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical, foods & flavours and even distilleries; many of which being Fortune Global 500 companies.

We have facilities in the UK, Holland and China working collaboratively to provide bespoke “designed to order” solutions for our customers.

Supply Chain Placement Scheme

The main focus of this department is to operate on a tactical / strategic basis to ensure our supply chain drives towards excellence in efficiency, reliability and flexibility. Through a World Class Supply Chain, Caterpillar is able to support our partners, customers and shareholders to yield greater returns and therefore contribute towards our corporate and divisional strategy.

The supply chain team covers a number of functions including purchasing, supplier scheduling, production scheduling, production and supply chain planning, warehouse and inventory management and is a critical function within the business.

Because of the broad and dynamic nature of this team, you will have the opportunity to lead improvement projects focused on continuous improvement such as inventory optimisation or supply chain planning.

Working with experienced team members you will receive all the coaching, guidance and support for your work and personal development. It is our intention that you will be given opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience within a real world setting. Our aim is that these industrial placement opportunities provide the firm foundations necessary for a long and successful future career.

Who are we looking for?

Successful Applicants will be on track to obtaining a 2:1 in one of the following degrees: Supply Chain, Logistics and Business management.

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