Logistics Planning Analyst

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.

• This role is located in Fountain Inn, SC and does not offer relocation.
• This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday.
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role requires up to 10% domestic travel

• Support day-to-day operational health and efficiency of the facility.
• Assist with warehouse management system activities and operational needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma projects.
• Maintain and coordinate the facility’s continuous improvement boards and related activities.
• Participate in value stream mapping and operational health assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support facility projects and help coordinate activities, milestones, and follow-up actions.
• Assist with contractor coordination and management as needed.
• Monitor purchase orders and invoicing to help ensure they remain current and accurate.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support facility priorities and resolve operational issues.
• Track improvement activities and help ensure actions are completed and sustained.

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to independently drive projects and assignments with minimal oversight.
• Strong computer and technical skills, including comfort learning and working within warehouse systems.
• Experience with Blue Yonder warehouse management software or similar warehouse management systems.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma initiatives.

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Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative…