Strategic Logistics Planner: Data-Driven Optimization

Caterpillar Brazil; Lebanon, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays)

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lebanon, Indiana is seeking a Logistics Planning Analyst to support warehouse planning, inventory management, and data-driven performance reporting. You will maintain logistics master data, routings, and location structures while improving material flow and efficiency.

The role emphasizes supply chain management, Lean and continuous improvement, and collaboration across IT and operations. Up to 40% travel to the warehouse is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of problem solving approaches and tools to resolve operational issues.
• Strong analytical thinking to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Understanding of supply chain management and logistics processes.
• Experience with warehouse systems and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize warehouse routings and location structures.
• Support capacity analysis, storage optimization, and material flow improvements.
• Coordinate warehouse transitions and layout changes with minimal disruption.
• Analyze inventory trends and identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Maintain warehouse system data and support WMS and reporting tools.
• Investigate system exceptions and coordinate IT and business support.
• Develop performance dashboards and KPIs using Power BI and Excel.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Accuracy

Supply Chain Management

Logistics Management

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lebanon, Indiana is seeking a Logistics Planning Analyst to support warehouse planning, inventory management, and data-driven performance reporting. You will maintain logistics master data, routings, and location structures while improving material flow and efficiency.

The role emphasizes supply chain management, Lean and continuous improvement, and collaboration across IT and operations. Up to 40% travel to the warehouse is required.