Supply Chain Logistics - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom - Caterpillar

Caterpillar

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Career Area:

Enterprise Cross Functional**:

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.

12 Month Placement Scheme

Discipline:
Supply Chain Logistics

Location:
Shrewsbury

Salary:
£21,150, Share Scheme, Pension, Flexible working, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)**We currently have lots of exciting opportunities for Placement Students to join Caterpillar across the UK

We are looking for talented, ambitious people from various backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success and in return, we will provide you the training, mentoring, and support you need to start your career.

At Caterpillar, you build what matters—whether it's the career you want, crucial work skills, strong relationships, or new technologies - Our work is powered by our people.

What do we do?
Caterpillar Inc.

is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.

Since 1925, we've been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle, we offer services built on cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed.

Caterpillar Shrewsbury is responsible for the design, development and integration of the engine and drivetrain packages to meet the needs of tracked and wheeled vehicles globally.

The facility also provides remanufacturing services of industrial engines, components, and transmissions.

Diversity at Caterpillar

When we leverage our people's experiences, backgrounds, and cultures in an inclusive environment, we enable every individual to achieve their full potential, which drives business success.

We are proud to have partnerships with external organisations such as Society of Women Engineers and Women's Engineering Society as well as several Employee Resource Groups.

Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

What experiences can we offer you?
Our industrial placement training schemes give you the opportunity to experience different aspects of the company. From day one you will be embedded in a team solving real world problems. You will get to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go.

That's why during our yearlong scheme we place an emphasis on multiple diverse projects.

You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide and we are looking for you to bring fresh, innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems.

You will be a fully involved team member with responsibility and accountability for key project deliverables. That said, you will be given all the support you require to be successful.

Our placement roles have the additional benefit of a workplace mentor; this could be your manager or a technical expert who will support you throughout your time at Caterpillar and help you gain the professional development and skills you need to be set up for success Our placement students can expect to return to university with further developed technical skills and experience of how University learning is applied to the workplace.

Job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

This would include (and not be limited to):

Material Planning
Demand Planning
Inbound & Outbound freight
Warehousing and System configuration

Who are we looking for?

As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly.

You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change.

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar.

Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in one of the following relevant degree disciplines: Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement or Business Management.

**There are big jobs to be done worldwide—building critical infrastructure, bolste