Logistics Planning Analyst

Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc: When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers. The Logistics Planning Analyst serves as a key contributor to facility logistics operations, warehouse planning, inventory management, logistics systems administration, performance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role supports both daily operational execution and long-term strategic improvements by maintaining logistics master data, warehouse routings, location structures, operational reporting tools, audit programs, and material flow processes. Additional Information: Location: Lebanon, Indiana Required Travel: Up to 40% to the warehouse US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None Relocation Assistance Offered: None What You Will Do: • Develop, maintain, and optimize warehouse routings, location structures, order control location (OCLs), pick paths, storage assignments, and material flow configurations. • Support warehouse planning activities including capacity analysis, storage optimization, inventory placement strategies, and material flow improvements. • Coordinate warehouse transitions, material relocations, inventory moves, and operational layout changes while minimizing disruption to daily operations. • Support integration of new part introductions, storage requirements, routing development, and warehouse readiness activities. • Analyze inventory and material movement trends to identify improvement opportunities related to storage utilization, replenishment strategies, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency. • Maintain logistics and warehouse system data to ensure accuracy and efficient execution of operational processes. • Support operational systems and tools including warehouse management applications, reporting platforms, inventory systems, and logistics databases. • Investigate, analyze, and resolve system exceptions, transaction failures, data discrepancies, and process interruptions impacting operational performance. • Coordinate user access requests, permissions management, and system support activities for operational personnel. • Partner with Information Technology and business support teams to resolve system issues and implement process improvements. Performance Analytics and Reporting • Develop, maintain, and enhance operational performance metrics, dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools. • Utilize Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, and other analytical tools to provide actionable operational insights. • Analyze trends related to inventory, productivity, material flow, quality, capacity, and service performance. • Support facility leadership through data-driven recomm…

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