Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics Job Description:
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Job Description:
At Caterpillar's East Peoria, IL location, we manufacture and assemble Track-Type Tractors. In this role as a Logistics Analyst, you will report to the Material Requirement Planning Supervisor and will be primarily responsible for overseeing inventory storage utilization, optimizing storage efficiency, and improving facility operational results. As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the team!
Responsibilities/Job Duties
Work independently or with multi-functional teams to design and maintain replenishment strategies for production processes
Manage the day-to-day Inbound Logistics Center (ILC) replenishment process and associated personnel
Create/maintain all standard work for ILC replenishment
Perform inventory counts as needed
Perform all Shelf-Life Expiration Date (SLED) audits to adhere to Customer Acceptance Validation (CAV) requirements
Gather and analyze data on facility demand and material consumption
Lead all Planning and Forecasting (PF)-to-ILC/ILC-to-PF changes
Lead or participate on cross-functional teams pursuing facility improvements
Collaborate with other supply chain teams to benchmark best practices and implement improvements
Top Candidates Will have:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business from an accredited college/university preferred or equivalent supply chain/logistics experience
Prior experience in SAP Mach1
Previous experience in other Logistics/Supply Chain roles
Demonstrated understanding of factory material flow and assembly production operations
Knowledge of NPI and Engineering Change Processes
Strong technical and data analysis skills
Strong customer focus and ability to influence
Experience using computers and Microsoft Office programs
What Skills You Will have:
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: • Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices. • Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy. • Productively balances speed and accuracy. • Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms. • Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards. • Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.
Analytical Thinking: • Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. • Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. • Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. • Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. • Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. • Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
Problem Solving: • Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort. • Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts. • Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate. • Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes. • Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies. • Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.
Inventory Management: • Performs the receiving, ticketing, checking in and distributing of inventory items for a specific location. • Produces basic inventory management reports for senior staff to reconcile the inventory balances. • Tracks inventory information for a specific product group or location. • Works with basic tasks of inventory management for a specific location. • Follows processes to take stock, release inventory or return into processing; resolves discrepancies.
Logistics Management: • Uses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance. • Works with logistics in a domestic environment. • Maintains records of all shipments and invoices using an established system. • Assists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity. • Participates in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks.
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is East Peoria, IL (SS)
Domestic relocation assistance is not available
This position may require 5% travel
Sponsorship is not available
What you will get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details:
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Posting Dates: November 20, 2024 - November 24, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
