Strategic Logistics & Warehouse Planner

Caterpillar Inc.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Logistics Planning Analyst within the Product Support and Logistics Division in Lebanon, Indiana. The role focuses on warehouse routing, location structures, and material flow optimization, supporting both daily execution and long-term improvements.

You will analyze inventory movements, coordinate transitions, and maintain data accuracy across logistics systems while partnering with IT and business teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Problem solving approaches, tools and techniques to resolve organizational problems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in task execution.
• Strong analytical thinking to determine root causes and solutions.
• Knowledge of supply chain functions and logistics management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize warehouse routings and location structures.
• Support capacity analysis, storage optimization, inventory placement strategies.
• Coordinate transitions, relocations and layout changes with minimal disruption.
• Analyze inventory and movement trends to identify improvements in storage and efficiency.
• Maintain logistics system data for accurate operational execution.
• Support warehouse management tools, reporting platforms, and databases.
• Investigate system exceptions and data discrepancies affecting performance.
• Coordinate user access and system support for operational personnel.
• Collaborate with IT to resolve issues and implement process improvements.
• Lead or participate in projects involving warehouse optimization and process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain standard work, workflows, and operating procedures.

Skills

Problem Solving

Accuracy

Analytical Thinking

Supply Chain Management - MFG

Logistics Management

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Logistics Planning Analyst within the Product Support and Logistics Division in Lebanon, Indiana. The role focuses on warehouse routing, location structures, and material flow optimization, supporting both daily execution and long-term improvements.

You will analyze inventory movements, coordinate transitions, and maintain data accuracy across logistics systems while partnering with IT and business teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.