**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. Caterpillar is seeking a **Logistics Planning Analyst** in Waco, TX. In this role, you will work with our global suppliers to schedule, plan, and oversee material procurement, production and delivery processes. **What you can look forward to in this role:** + Participates in material scheduling and delivery processes in accordance with current productivity and cost efficiency standards. + Develops and executes material planning for a product line to ensure that all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the allocated time frame. + Participate in cross functional meetings to problem solve material shortages. + Coordinate material releases and inventory levels across plants, warehouses, and suppliers. + Analyze sales orders and production requirements to determine material needs. + Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve performance issues. + Support engineering changes and new product introductions by adjusting material plans. **A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:** + **Accuracy and Attention to Detail:** Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. + **Analytical Thinking:** Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. + **Problem Solving:** Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. + **Vendor Management:** Knowledge of vendor management methodologies, technologies and processes; ability to gain increased value and excellent services from vendors, as well as costs control and risk mitigation throughout the deal life cycle. **Top Candidates for this position may also have:** + Experience in material planning, procurement, or supply chain operations. + Experience using SAP or other ERP programs- Mach 1 preferred + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. + Effective communication and relationship management abilities. **Additional Information:** The primary location for this position is Waco, TX. This position requires employees to work onsite in the office five days a week Domestic relocation assistance i **s not** available Sponsorship **is not** available **Summary Pay Range:** $79,800.00 - $119,760.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. **Benefits:** Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. + Medical, dental, and vision benefits* + Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* + 401(k) savings plans* + Health Savings Account (HSA)* + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* + Health Lifestyle Programs* + Employee Assistance Program* + Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* + Career Development* + Incentive bonus* + Disability benefits + Life Insurance + Parental leave + Adoption benefits + Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** June 18, 2025 - July 6, 2025 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .