Logistics Analyst

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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 coordinates and oversees key workload activities to ensure materials are available when needed. Responsibilities include tracking orders, expediting shipments, managing stock issues, resolving record discrepancies, making decisions on sourcing changes, and providing training and support for Material Availability Analysts toward departmental objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Work with Suppliers to improve performance standards for suppliers
• Delivering consistently below 95% on time
• Suppliers with lack of capacity/capability
• Suppliers with lack of planning or execution discipline
• Collaborate with suppliers to get promise dates and actively follow-up & monitor progress on all the supplier's commitments. 
• Engage and discuss with Global Purchasing whenever a lack of supplier capacity/capability is identified. 
• Take ownership to lead the appropriate action plans for process improvements with Purchasing and other Process Partners including Warehouse and Transportation teams.

What You Have

People: - Works effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels.

Leadership:  No direct reports. Will demonstrate leadership skill level required to collect, compile, assimilate, communicate, and maintain information as required. Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization.

Strategy: Perform analytical and administrative tasks to improve the Supplier Performance Standards. 

Customers:  This role needs close interaction with Strategic and Site Purchasing Teams, Supply Chain teams, Transportation and Customer Service Teams. 
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ELIGIBILITY:

•    Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or Logistics/Supply Chain.
•    6-Sigma and CPS Knowledge. Must have good verbal and written communication skills
•    5+ years Experience in Business unit logistic planning groups, including demand planning, logistic planning
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to perform data query analysis
•    Good Oral & Written Communication skills
•    Interpersonal, teamwork, organization, and communication skills
•    Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles
•    Value behaviour of Integrity, Teamwork

DESIRED QUALIFICATION

• A background in Manufacturing, Operations, Inventory Management, Material Requirements and/or Supply Chain /Logistics.

• Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.
• Able to build strong relationships with various stakeholders.
• Willing to work in Shift timings 3 -12pm

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

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 day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).

Final Details:

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If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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