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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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