3rd-Shift Planning Analyst: Logistics & Process Improvement

Caterpillar Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Planning Analyst (3rd Shift) in Lafayette, IN to support the Product Support and Logistics Division. You will lead improvement initiatives, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance.

The role requires strong problem solving, analytical thinking, and experience with Lean methods. You will work onsite five days a week on the 3rd shift and contribute to future state initiatives and major

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and data-driven problem solving are essential.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream improvement initiatives focused on PQVC and customer satisfaction.
• Identify recurring operational challenges and partner with Section Managers to develop sustainable corrective actions.
• Utilize data, metrics, and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support Lean initiatives and project implementations.
• Monitor effectiveness of implemented solutions to ensure expected benefits.
• Partner with support groups and operations teams to support future state initiatives and facility transitions.
• Coordinate with other Planning Analysts to ensure operational readiness for upcoming changes.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks that may impact customer commitments.
• Coordinate cross-function response plans to mitigate customer impact.
• Strengthen relationships with customers through effective communication and issue resolution.
• Coach and develop Section Managers and Team Leads on problem solving and leadership practices.
• Encourage collaboration across shifts and functional areas.
• Facilitate discussions regarding major operational initiatives and cross-functional issues.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Cross-Team Integration

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WMS

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Planning Analyst (3rd Shift) in Lafayette, IN to support the Product Support and Logistics Division. You will lead improvement initiatives, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance.

The role requires strong problem solving, analytical thinking, and experience with Lean methods. You will work onsite five days a week on the 3rd shift and contribute to future state initiatives and major