Supply Chain Planning (12 Month Placement Scheme)

Business/Supply Chain/Logistics.

Who is 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. Operating from 50 countries around the globe, the Caterpillar brand has developed into a symbol of strength, respect, and integrity.

Caterpillar's Commitment to Sustainability | What Will We Build Today?
At Caterpillar, we're crafting a legacy we're proud to support. Learn more about our commitment to sustainability at caterpillar.com/sustainability.

The organisation has a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which it operates. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.

What do we do?

The Building Construction Products (BCP) Division is a global division of Caterpillar, Inc. BCP has facilities in North Carolina (Cary, Clayton, Sanford), Georgia (Athens), the UK, China, India, and Brazil.

Products designed, manufactured, and distributed by BCP include skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain loaders, small wheel loaders, small track-type tractors, and mini-hydraulic excavators.

BCP's mission statement is: Achieve profitable growth by providing customers with the highest quality, best value building construction products, work tools, and integrated solutions in the industry.

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.

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 experiences can we offer you?

Our industrial placement training scheme represents a 12-month deployment within the Desford Supply Chain Planning department. Successful candidates will gain deep knowledge and experiences gathered within a truly global supply chain. From day one you will be embedded within a team solving real world problems and delivering tangible results.

As a Placement Trainee you will assist in the development, execution and maintenance of processes designed to optimise safety, quality, and the efficiency of our business.

By joining our team, you can expect:

  • Safe and Respectful work environment – Caterpillar places it’s values at the core of everything we do.
  • Collaboration – The opportunity to work with multi-disciplinary teams across the globe.
  • Responsibility – You will be given projects that really matter to the business and be empowered to take the lead.
  • Development – To be supported by passionate, experienced colleagues, who care about your development.

We hold a Meet and Greet day for all new UK placement students to provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow new starters across the UK before you start your placement.

Who are we looking for?

  • Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in a relevant discipline.
  • Applicants must be studying a degree in the following discipline: Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Logistics.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Self-motivated with a drive to succeed
  • Be able to work collaboratively within a team and across the company
  • Natural curiosity and a desire to learn new things
  • Dynamism and energy
  • Flexible and agile – we work in a very fast-moving industry
  • A strong work ethic and personal pride
  • Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Creativity and ambition to bring about new and better ways of doing things
  • Excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals
  • Prior knowledge is not required, just an enthusiasm for your development

Benefits

  • Salary of £22,400
  • Share Scheme
  • Pension
  • Flexible Working
  • 27 days' annual leave

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 be named in the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity (2019) and to be the employer of one of the top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50 2021). Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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  • Deadline
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  • Salary
    £22,400 + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above (expected)
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Location
    Desford (Leicester)
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Preferred Disciplines...
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
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  • Finance
  • Manufacturing
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