Engineering Change Notifications

**Career Area**:
Supply Chain and Logistics

**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.

**Build What Matters — Join Us as an ECN Supervisor at Caterpillar Indonesia Batam**

At Caterpillar, we don’t just build machines — we build a better world. And that starts with people like you. As an ECN Supervisor at our Batam facility, you’ll be at the heart of innovation, leading a team that transforms engineering changes into real-world impact.

**Why This Role Matters**

This isn’t just a job — it’s a mission-critical role that connects engineering brilliance with operational excellence. You’ll lead the end-to-end implementation of Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and New Product Introductions (NPIs), ensuring that every change is executed with precision, speed, and purpose. From sourcing strategies to pallet management and packaging solutions, your leadership will drive efficiency across the supply chain.

Based in Batam, you’ll be part of a world-class manufacturing hub producing hydraulic shovels that power infrastructure and mining projects across the globe

**Additional Info**:
Shift: Regular

Work Location: Batam, Kepulauan Riau

Travel Requirement: No

You will work in an office environment.

Domestic relocation is available for this position.

**What You Will Do**:

- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Category Management, Operations, and Logistics teams to implement Engineering Changes, New Product Introductions (NPI), and New Source Introductions (NSI).
- Develop and execute strategies for inventory replenishment and freight management to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Partner with the Packaging team to design and implement effective packaging solutions.
- Coordinate with Master Planners to support outsourcing initiatives, including the establishment of blanket purchase orders and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
- Identify, lead, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain process.
- Support customer engagement efforts by providing pricing insights and supplier selection.

**What Skills You Have**:

- **Supply Chain Management**: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logístical processes.
- ** Logistics Management**: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.
- ** Lean Manufacturing**: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
- ** Inventory Management**: Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.

**What Will Set You Apart**:

- **Educational Background**: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain.
- ** Experience**:

- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in product change control, engineering change management, or supply chain operations.
- Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment is highly preferred.
- ** Language** **Proficiency**: Must be proficient in English.
- Strong understanding of Engineering Change Notification (ECN) processes and New Product Implementation (NPI) workflows.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, sourcing strategies, replenishment planning, change management, and packaging solutions.

**Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation)**:

- This job requires extensive active movement throughout the plant including climbing stairs and steps, lifting devices, and pushing and pulling equipment.

**What You Will Get**

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salaried wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, and accident & life insurance) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

**Final Details**

Relocation is available for this position.
**Posting Dates**:
July 29, 2025 - August 12, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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