Logistics Engineer

** Career Area:
** Supply Chain and Logistics
*
* 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.

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 Engineer*
* ** in Morton, IL.
** 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 Engineer
** implements and continuously improves all logistics processes to maximize efficiency and productivity.
** Additional Info**:
* This position requires the candidate to
** work a 5 day-a-week schedule in the Morton, IL office.**
* ** Relocation Offered:
** None.
* ** Sponsorship Offered:
** None.
* ** Travel:
** Up to 25%
*
* What You Will Do:

*** Applying lean manufacturing principles to assist with the implementation of efficient and competitive logistics solutions.
* Coordinating with engineering, manufacturing operations, and supply chain functions to define critical parameters and develop plans for process control and improvements.
* Maintaining the internal logistics process engineering standards, knowledge, and tools;
Assuring their implementation in current and new operations.
* Evaluating logistics processes and workflows, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions for process-related concerns.
** What You Have (Required Skills):**
* ** Planning**:
Tactical, Strategic:
Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
* ** Collaborating**:
Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a     constructive and collaborative manner.
* ** Decision Making and Critical Thinking**:
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
* ** 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.
** What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):
*** Bachelor’s degree or higher
* Automation design and implementation experience
* Procurement and capital process experience
* Logistics process design and improvement experience
** What You Will Get:
*** Through it all, we are – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
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** Summary Pay Range:**$95,640.00 - $Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized…