[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Caterpillar jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Caterpillar · Peoria, Illinois # Value Chain Designer Peoria, Illinois $128,470.00 - $192,710.00 Design Listed on Caterpillar’s official careers site. Posted October 10, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Peoria-Illinois/Value-Chain-Designer_R0000398346) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Caterpillar](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) / Value Chain Designer ## 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. Caterpillar’s Earth Moving Division (EMD) is hiring a Value Chain Designer in Peoria, IL! ### Role Summary In this role, you will lead the global work tool strategy and availability efforts for Medium Wheel Loaders (MWL), while also championing product group solutions workstreams. You will partner closely with commercial teams to align portfolios, develop availability and lead-time strategies, and analyze take rates to rationalize configurations and offerings. You will also serve as the product-facing lead for technology solutions, supporting product offering readiness for dealers and customers, creating communication and learning materials, and driving customer adoption & utilization of MWL application-specific solutions. You will also play a key role in supporting value chain performance by helping to optimize processes and model current versus future-state networks. What You’ll Do (Job Duties) Manage execution of Onboard and Offboard technology solutions by partnering with engineering and commercial teams to support dealer and customer readiness. Serve as the key solutions interface between Medium Wheel Loaders (MWL) and commercial teams. Partner with supply chain, logistics, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver the work tools strategy. Develop business cases and capability studies, recommending improvements for solutions and the work tools portfolio. Identify process inefficiencies and waste related to time, cost, materials, and energy. Implement new and improved processes and tools, governing changes across workstreams to maintain alignment. ### What You Have (Core Skills) Degree Requirement Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, operations, manufacturing or related field. ### Business Acumen Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. ### Business Process Design Knowledge of business process design; ability to develop appropriate techniques to re-examine key processes and focus on optimizing organizational performance. ### 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. ### 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. Top Candidates Will Also Have Experience in commercial, sales & operations planning, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing. Knowledge of Medium Wheel Loader Work Tools and Applications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, operations, manufacturing or related field. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive execution in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data tools and performance metrics. ### Additional Details Work location Peoria, IL Domestic relocation assistance IS available for this role Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role. ### Travel up to 15% domestic and international This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F) ### Summary Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00 Compensation 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 Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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 benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees Posting Dates: October 9, 2026 - October 23, 2026 Any 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 8 days - Location: Peoria, Illinois - Pay: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Peoria-Illinois/Value-Chain-Designer_R0000398346) ## More jobs at Caterpillar ### [Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/b9690f7a940c2ff946fd/) Peoria, Illinois ### [2027 Summer Corporate Intern - Environmental, Health and Safety](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/d75a7812e8508cce9d55/) Peoria, Illinois ### [Category Buyer - Construction Services Category](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/36fd554feb3202f6dead/) Peoria, Illinois ### [Data Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/44714ec5b0432ecb433e/) Peoria, Illinois ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [VP, Data & AI, Value Chain](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/7c04f085d9d9a8450055/) The Estée Lauder Companies · Long Island City, NY, US, United States ### [Hire to Retire (H2R) - Value Chain Process Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hp/jobs/0405df57bb4cdbc5b349/) HP · Spring, Texas, United States of America ### [Sr. TPM, Content Value Chain](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/733c9d8213da4a084164/) Amazon · US, CA, Culver City ### [Value-Based Programs Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/d4f74a30472c76305f07/) Humana · Remote, Florida ### [Associate Director Value Chain Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/7adb308bc98e63779132/) Eli Lilly · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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