Logistic Planning Engineer

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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 there by design the material flow and storage solutions.

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

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 and standard work by activity.

. Uses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance.

. Participates in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks.

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.

Warehouse Management: Knowledge of the policies, processes and systems of warehouse management ability to effectively manage one or more warehouses or distribution centres

Level Working Knowledge:

. Concept, Design and Implement warehouse with equipment and facilities in place.

. Design and Implement warehousing activities such as receiving, putting away, picking solutions for Assembly line

. Analyses and documents key performance indicators of warehouse management in own area.

. Collects and translates the business requirements for specifications of warehouse management systems

Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired with master's in supply chain

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 and long-term operational plans working in New Products

. Apply and leverage lean supply chain & manufacturing philosophy, principles and implementation approaches

. Exposure in tools Auto CADD, PFEP development

. Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

November 18, 2024 - November 28, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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