Logistics Engineer: Material Flow & Process Optimization

Caterpillar Brazil; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off (vacation, holidays)

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Brooklyn Park, MN, is seeking a Logistics Engineer to manage inbound and outbound material flow and ensure timely, safe delivery to POU.

You will design storage and POU layouts, procure equipment, and plan workforce and equipment, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions. The successful candidate will have a background in supply chain or logistics, experience with CPS and SAP, and the ability to analyze data, solve problems, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in Supply Chain / Logistics or Transportation Management preferred.
• Material distribution & material handling equipment experience.
• Working understanding of materials systems and interrelations.
• Knowledge of CPS (Caterpillar Production System) and SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound material flow for timely and efficient movement to activity points along the material flow path.
• Ensure material is received, stored, or delivered safely and efficiently to Point-of-Use (POU).
• Design warehouse storage and POU, procure machinery and equipment, and plan workforce and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing operations, and supply chain to define parameters and develop control/improvement plans.
• Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and optimize logistics processes.
• Coordinate with team members across shop and office environments.

Skills

Data gathering

Logistics management

Service excellence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial/mechanical engineering

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Brooklyn Park, MN, is seeking a Logistics Engineer to manage inbound and outbound material flow and ensure timely, safe delivery to POU.

You will design storage and POU layouts, procure equipment, and plan workforce and equipment, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions. The successful candidate will have a background in supply chain or logistics, experience with CPS and SAP, and the ability to analyze data, solve problems, and deliver