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.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for optimizing material movement across all product lines, including assembly and fabrication processes. This role ensures timely and accurate ordering of materials from the warehouse to the production line, supports inventory accuracy, and maintains work order production grief.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate and expedite material flow from warehouse to production lines to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in alignment with system requirements and audit standards.
• Manage production work orders, factory direct work orders, and assist in AMO work order releases.
• Track and document material shortages, communicating critical updates to section managers and the requirements department.
• Prioritize and escalate material needs based on urgency and production impact.
• Support warehouse operations including:
  • Part concepting and Kanban system management.
  • General material movement and support across the facility as needed.

Education requirement:

Candidates should possess a relevant degree or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise.

What skills you will have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a strong ability to manage and validate complex data sets, ensuring that all logistics documentation and planning processes are executed with precision. Maintains high standards to minimize errors and ensure consistency across reports and operational records

Analytical Thinking: Applies critical thinking to interpret supply chain metrics, uncover patterns, and generate actionable insights. Supports strategic decisions and continuous improvement initiatives by transforming raw data into meaningful analysis.

Problem Solving: Effectively addresses logistics challenges such as shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, and routing inefficiencies. Uses structured methodologies and collaborates across teams to implement sustainable solutions that enhance operational flow.

Logistics Management: Coordinates transportation, inventory, and warehouse operations within fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environments. Leverages Microsoft Excel for planning, tracking, and reporting logistics activities, and utilizes SAP (preferred) to manage system-based workflows, monitor performance, and ensure seamless integration across logistics functions.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Denison, TX office.

Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position may require up to 5% travel.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$28.15 - $42.25

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 25, 2025 - October 2, 2025

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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