Supply Chain Graduate

Career Area:

Students and Graduates

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.

£35,833, £1,500 Sign on Bonus, 10% Annual Bonus, Share Scheme, Pension and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

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.

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.

We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.

The Stafford facility is part of Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division. Within our state‑of‑the‑art facilities we are able to design & manufacture engines tailored to meet the precise requirements of our customers, for use anywhere in the world from the Arctic Circle to the Deserts of Chile, providing power solutions exactly when and where required. Our engines are reliable in a crisis keeping hospitals online, sporting fixtures playing or powering the grid when power stations fail.

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 active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Women's Engineering Society (WES). We also have numerous well supported employee resource groups. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

During this two-year programme, you will be given the opportunity to experience various aspects of the full end to end supply chain, designed to provide you with a solid foundation in global manufacturing. Key focus areas include supply chain planning (SCP), master production scheduling (MPS) & material management. You will experience:

• Advanced Supply Chain Analytics – leveraging data-driven insights to optimize end-to-end supply chain performance
• Transportation & Freight Operations – managing carrier relationships, cost control, and delivery efficiency
• Order & Demand Planning – aligning customer orders with demand forecasts to ensure product availability
• Forecasting & Predictive Modelling – utilizing statistical tools to anticipate market trends and demand fluctuations
• Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning – optimizing manufacturing timelines and resource allocation
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) – strengthening supplier partnerships through strategic collaboration, performance monitoring, and streamlined procurement and fulfilment processes

After successful completion of the programme, you will be supported to find a suitable position within the global organisation, and we will continue to provide you the training and support you need to be successful at Caterpillar.

We’re looking for people who can show us a highly participative working style, and who…