Logistics Analyst

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Job Description:

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Logistics Analyst

Location: Decatur, IL
Travel: Up to 5%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Job Summary

As a Logistics analyst, you will work directly for the Senior Manager Production and be a key partner in decision making in support of 24/7 supply and logistics operations. You will serve as the subject matter expert for all aspects of receiving and accounts payable for the Dock team. You will support end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations across all modes of transportation in a manufacturing environment. You will be lead the receiving team, oversee the Traffic Auditor, and provide IAAS oversight. This role partners closely with receiving, transportation providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate inventory records, timely shipment execution, and continuous improvement in cost, quality, and service. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, experience with logistics tracking systems, and a problem-solving mindset focused on operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the process and assist with dock receiving discrepancies by researching issues and correcting or cleaning inventory records to ensure data accuracy.
• Plan and apply coverage plans for gaps in the receiving team including training oversight and agency partner interactions.
• Management of the asset accountability program ensuring collective essential tools are arrayed effectively and tracked essentially including RFID, Scanners, Radios, and Automations to support the section and group manager.
• Support and help direct the work of the receiving team to maintain Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA).
• Implement and maintain shipment monitoring systems, providing visibility to shipment status, ship date, in-transit location, estimated arrival, and actual delivery.
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities related to logistics cost, quality, service, and customer satisfaction.
• Generate, analyze, and interpret transportation cost and carrier performance reports.
• Support inbound and outbound logistics activities across all major domestic transportation modes.
• Collaborate with carriers, shippers, and internal partners to ensure efficient, compliant, and timely transportation execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in leadership, logistics, supply chain, receiving, or transportation operations
• Experience using logistics tracking or transportation management systems (TMS), associated parts tracking systems, and receiving systems
• Strong analytical, reporting, and data accuracy skills
• Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Experience in a manufacturing  or distribution environment

What Skill you will have:

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.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Import/Export - MFG: Knowledge of issues, procedures, tools and practices of importing and exporting; ability to import and export goods to and from international locations.

Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.

Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.

Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.

Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.
 

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

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

Posting Dates:

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.

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