Logistics Planning & Optimization Analyst

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 82,347,000 - 123,499,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lebanon, Indiana seeks a Logistics Planning Analyst within the Product Support and Logistics Division to shape warehouse operations and material flow.

You will develop routings, optimize layouts, analyze inventory trends, and drive continuous improvements using Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint. The role emphasizes collaboration with IT and operations to ensure accurate data, meet safety standards, and support world-class logistics performance.

Qualifications

• Problem solving skills to recognize and resolve organizational, operational or process problems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and solutions.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize warehouse routings, location structures, material flow configurations.
• Analyze inventory and movement trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate transitions, relocations, and layout changes with minimal disruption.
• Support integration of new part introductions, storage requirements, routing development, and warehouse readiness.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Problem Solving

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Supply Chain Management - MFG

Logistics Management

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lebanon, Indiana seeks a Logistics Planning Analyst within the Product Support and Logistics Division to shape warehouse operations and material flow.

You will develop routings, optimize layouts, analyze inventory trends, and drive continuous improvements using Power BI, Excel, and SharePoint. The role emphasizes collaboration with IT and operations to ensure accurate data, meet safety standards, and support world-class logistics performance.