Kitting & Logistics Process Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Logistics Engineer for the East Peoria, IL facility to own kitting processes, optimize material flow and drive operational excellence with our 3PL partners. You will oversee processes and provide detailed analysis to improve efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This independent role emphasizes ownership, problem solving and strategic planning. The position targets meeting Caterpillar’s goals in People/Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost, and requires

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with SAP Mach1 and other logistics systems.
• Proven track record in logistics or supply chain roles and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Apply process improvement tools and implement efficient, competitive logistics solutions.
• Coordinate with operations to define parameters and plans for process control and improvements.
• Maintain internal logistics process engineering standards and ensure implementation.
• Evaluate processes, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Logistics management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/business

Tools

SAP Mach1

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Logistics Engineer for the East Peoria, IL facility to own kitting processes, optimize material flow and drive operational excellence with our 3PL partners. You will oversee processes and provide detailed analysis to improve efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This independent role emphasizes ownership, problem solving and strategic planning. The position targets meeting Caterpillar’s goals in People/Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost, and requires