Logistics planning analyst

Caterpillar Inc.; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Tamil Nadu, India, seeks a Supply Chain Support role to assist communications across procurement, planning and logistics. The position provides day-to-day technical and administrative support for supply chain activities and requires hands-on data handling in our systems.

You will analyze data, help minimize costs, and ensure accurate information flows. This onsite role offers relocation options, but visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proven capability to take personal responsibility for assignments and results.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in communicating with procurement, material planning, inventory, and distribution to minimize cost and improve efficiency.
• Provide technical support and assistance on supply chain management.
• Input data into supply chain application system and maintain the system on a regular basis.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on supply chain operation.

Skills

Accountability

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Flexibility

Planning & organizing

Service excellence

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

Role Definition

Provides day-to-day technical and administrative support for supply chain management activities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in communicating with procurement, material planning, inventory, distribution to minimize cost and improve efficiency.
• Providing technical support and assistance on supply chain management.
• Inputting data into supply chain application system; maintaining the system on a regular basis.
• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on supply chain operation.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors

Accountability: Understanding the importance of taking personal responsibility; ability to take personal responsibility for assignments, decisions and results, and focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.

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.

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.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 15, 2026 - September 22, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply