Logistics Engineer

Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Updated: 09/26/2023 Role Definition Implements, and continuously improves all logistics processes to maximize efficiency and productivity. Responsibilities •    Applying process improvement tools and assisting with the implementation of efficient and competitive logistics solutions. •    Coordinating with operations 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.  Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired Skill Descriptors 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.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Contributes to short-term operational plans. •    Anticipates and adapts to plan changes. •    Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives. •    Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections. •    Under guidance, develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility. Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Demonstrates experience participating in productive collaborative processes. •    Under guidance, initiates collaborative meetings. •    Assists in communicating shared goals with diverse groups and parties. •    Helps promote collaboration across generations, functions, regions, and levels. •    Helps solve business problems and meet business goals through collaborative processes. 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.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process. •    Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. •    Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes. •    Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. •    Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives. 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.  Level Basic Understanding:  •    Cites examples of benefits and risks associated with implementing lean principles. •    Describes basic tools for observing existing processes and identifying waste. •    Cites industry or company examples of successful and unsuccessful lean implementations. •    Identifies key lean principles and highlights of the lean manufacturing process. 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.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Assists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity. •    Uses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance. •    Maintains records of all shipments and invoices using an established system. •    Participates in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks. •    Works with logistics in a domestic environment. Materials Handling and Management: Knowledge of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform, monitor and improve processes related to storage, transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Assists in the responding of and dealing with emergency issues related in materials handling. •    Works with the packaging and storage of inbound or outbound materials. •    Performs the packing, shipping, identifying and transporting of materials. •    Explains key environmental issues for handling hazardous goods. •    Follows procedures to handle hazardous materials, hazardous substances and pollutants. Problem Management Process - MFG: Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution.  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Uses a specific discipline or approach to problem solving and resolution. •    Records common problems and associated resolution alternatives. •    Monitors problem resolution and provides feedback to customer. •    Implements the established procedures for handling non-standard or unusual problems. •    Works with features of problem reporting and tracking software. Warehouse Management: Knowledge of the policies, processes and systems of warehouse management; ability to effectively manage one or more warehouses or distribution centers-  Level Working Knowledge:  •    Maintains warehouse equipment and facilities. •    Performs basic warehousing activities such as receiving, putting away, picking, packing and shipping merchandise. •    Analyzes and documents key performance indicators of warehouse management in own area. •    Assists in implementing mechanization approaches and techniques in a distribution center. •    Collects and translates the business requirements for specifications of warehouse management systems.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.  

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: July 2, 2026 - July 9, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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