Logistics Analyst

** Career Area:*
* Supply Chain and Logistics

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* Job Description:

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* ** 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, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive.

We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a  
** Logistics Analyst in Lafayette, IN.*
* Our  
** Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)
** is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

We're  
** committed
* * to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities
- ** innovating
* * to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.

** Job Summary**  **:*
* + The  
** Logistics Analyst
** will play a critical role in leading and supporting logistics initiatives, managing vendor relationships, driving data-driven decision-making, and executing projects that improve operational performance. This position requires a balance of analytical expertise, business acumen, and strong communication skills to deliver measurable results across logistics operations.

** Additional Info** :

+ This role is located in Lafayette, IN with the potential of moving to Lebanon, IN by end of the year

+ This role is  
** 1st shift** :
Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm

+ This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules

+ This role requires up to 50% domestic travel (between Lafayette IN and Lebanon IN)

+ Must be available for on-call and overtime support, including weekends as needed

+ Relocation assistance is not offered

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* What You Will Do:

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* ** Project & Process Management*
* + Lead and support  
** end-to-end logistics projects** , including planning, execution, and post-implementation evaluation.

+ Drive  
** continuous improvement initiatives
** focused on cost reduction, efficiency, and service performance.

+ Develop and implement  
** standard operating procedures (SOPs)
** and best practices.

+ Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring alignment with business priorities and timelines.

** Vendor & Stakeholder Management*
* + Build and maintain strong relationships with  
** external logistics providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders** .

+ Monitor vendor performance using KPIs and drive accountability for service level agreements (SLAs).

+ Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities with internal teams and partners.

+ Act as a key liaison to ensure effective communication and issue resolution across teams.

** Data Analytics & Systems*
* + Analyze logistics and operational data to identify  
** trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities** .

+ Develop, maintain, and enhance  
** dashboards and reporting tools (Power BI, Excel, Power Apps)
** to track performance.

+ Support forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis efforts with data-driven insights.

+ Collaborate with IT to ensure  
** data integrity, system integration, and optimization of logistics technologies** .

** Operations Support & Continuous Improvement*
* + Troubleshoot operational issues…