Logistics Planning Analyst

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

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 Champaign, IL is seeking a Logistics Planning Analyst to bridge warehouse operations and system teams, optimizing processes with Blue Yonder WMS and automation. This role focuses on requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and documentation to support WMS and automation initiatives.

You will partner with operations, translate needs into solutions, and help drive enterprise logistics improvements in a hands-on, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Must understand warehouse operations and system requirements.
• Experience with Blue Yonder WMS and automation capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between warehouse operations and system teams for process and system improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations to understand business needs and recommend solutions based on Blue Yonder WMS and warehouse automation capabilities
• Gather, document, and communicate business requirements for system enhancements and configuration changes.
• Support implementation of WMS and automation-related improvements, including process and configuration changes
• Coordinate and participate in testing to validate solutions and ensure business requirements are met
• Develop and maintain system documentation, process procedures, and standard work

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Tools

Blue Yonder WMS

Exacta

VisionNav (RCS)

Autostore

PLC communication & logic

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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Logistics Planning Analyst in Champaign, IL.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Job Summary:

As a Logistics Planning Analyst, you will serve as a liaison between warehouse operations and systems teams, helping translate business needs into system solutions that improve operational efficiency. You will leverage knowledge of warehouse operations, Blue Yonder WMS, and warehouse automation systems to evaluate operations requests, recommend solutions, document business requirements, and support testing and validation activities.

Additional Information:

• Location: Champaign, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 5% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• U.S. Work Authorization Assistance Offered: None

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary liaison between warehouse operations and system teams for process and system improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations to understand business needs and recommend solutions based on Blue Yonder WMS and warehouse automation capabilities
• Gather, document, and communicate business requirements for system enhancements and configuration changes.
• Support implementation of WMS and automation-related improvements, including process and configuration changes
• Coordinate and participate in testing to validate solutions and ensure business requirements are met
• Develop and maintain system documentation, process procedures, and standard work

What You Have (Required Skills):

• 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.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Prior experience with Blue Yonder WMS
• Previous experience with automation software such as Exacta, VisionNav (RCS), Autostore
• Knowledge of warehouse configuration and material flow
• Exposure to large warehouse management transformations or automation transformations
• Previous experience with PLC communication and logic

What You Will Get:

This is Caterpillar – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

Summary Pay Range:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 19, 2026 - August 25, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.