On-Site Logistics Specialist - Boost Parts Uptime

Socket.dev; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, IL seeks a Logistics Technician to oversee aftermarket parts flow and supplier relationships across the PSLD. You will coordinate with suppliers, buyers, and engineering to meet dealer and customer demand, resolve constraints, and drive on-time shipments to U.S.

distribution centers, keeping machines operating in the field. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and continuous improvement within a 1st shift, on-site schedule with up to 5%

Qualifications

• Role requires precision and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical thinking to identify root causes.
• Experience in logistics and supply chain operations.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Proficiency with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 25 suppliers supporting aftermarket parts and ensure adequate supply to meet dealer and customer demand.
• Collaborate daily with suppliers to monitor production schedules, shipment status, and order fulfillment performance.
• Drive timely shipments of parts to U.S. Distribution Centers (DCs) to support machine uptime and minimize downtime.
• Identify and resolve supply chain constraints resulting from high demand, supplier backlogs, or capacity challenges.
• Partner with procurement buyers to address supplier issues, including increased costs and sourcing challenges.
• Coordinate with buyers to identify and qualify alternate suppliers when existing suppliers cannot manufacture required parts.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve material-related issues and support alternative materials.
• Monitor supplier shipping performance and drive corrective actions to improve delivery reliability.
• Collaborate with suppliers through MRC tools to communicate schedule updates and delivery commitments.

Skills

Accuracy & detail

Analytical thinking

Logistics management

Problem solving

Supplier management

Tools

SAP

MRC

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, IL seeks a Logistics Technician to oversee aftermarket parts flow and supplier relationships across the PSLD. You will coordinate with suppliers, buyers, and engineering to meet dealer and customer demand, resolve constraints, and drive on-time shipments to U.S.

distribution centers, keeping machines operating in the field. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and continuous improvement within a 1st shift, on-site schedule with up to 5%