Logistic Planning Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.; Batam; On-site; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Logistics Planning Analyst in Batam, Indonesia. This role involves driving efficiency in the global supply chain, requiring a minimum of 3 years experience in logistics, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a team dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Annual bonus potential

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in relevant field is required.
• 3+ years experience in logistics or warehouse management preferred.
• Fluency in English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flows to track lead time and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor shipment statuses and maintain accurate reporting.
• Implement packaging solutions for materials.

Skills

Logistics Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Supplier Management

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP MM

SAP IM

SAP WM

Job description

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.

Drive Efficiency. Deliver Impact. Discover Your Next Role at Caterpillar Batam!

At Caterpillar, we build more than machines—we build careers that matter. As a Logistics Planning Analyst, you’ll be at the core of our global supply chain, driving efficiency, solving real-world challenges, and ensuring our operations run seamlessly. This role offers the opportunity to grow your expertise, collaborate across functions, and make a tangible impact in a company that values innovation, continuous improvement, and purpose-driven work. If you're ready to shape the future of logistics and be part of something bigger, this is your moment.

This role is based at Caterpillar’s Indonesia Batam facility, where we manufacture Hydraulic Shovels—essential equipment used in infrastructure development and mining to move the materials that help build a better world. Here, you’ll be part of a dynamic, globally connected team, contributing directly to the delivery of world-class products and solutions that power progress around the globe.

Additional Info

Shift: Regular

Work Location: Batam, Kepulauan Riau

Travel Requirement: up to 10%

You will work both in an office and manufacturing shop-floor environment.

Domestic relocation is available for this position.

What You Will Do

• Assisting in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity and identifying opportunities to reduce lead times.
• Identifying opportunities for improvements including cost, quality, and service of customer needs and issues.
• Implementing and maintaining monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipped date, in transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date.
• Generating and analyzing reports of transportation costs and carrier performance. Planning and tracking lead times including compliance with related regulations.
• Develop and implement packaging solutions for materials.
  
  

What Skills You Have

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Supplier Management: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.
• Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.
  
  

What Will Set You Apart

• Educational Background: A minimum of bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in warehouse or logistics, with a preference for prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is required.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in warehouse management systems, mechanical drawings, and material packaging.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with SAP MM, IM, or WM.
  
  

Physical Requirements (With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

• This job requires extensive active movement throughout the plant including climbing stairs and steps, lifting devices, and pushing and pulling equipment.
  
  

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 a salaried wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, and accident & life insurance) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Final Details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates

June 11, 2025 - June 25, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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