Logistics Analyst 1

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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.

Role Definition
Supports logistics processes, activities, and customers for all modes of transportation.

Responsibilities
    To plan material and information flow within warehouse scope of operations
    Drive storage density improvement projects.
    Perform warehouse capacity assessment in terms of storage, manpower, productivity and equipment requirements.
    Support new projects through data analysis, evaluation and providing solutions.
    Monitor logistics metrics and trigger continuous improvement actions through collaboration and coordination.
    Assist with SAP warehouse management system for new projects and ongoing improvements.
    Assess and procure new material handling and storage equipment.
    Support on digitalization and technology initiatives.
    Plan and execute material transfers / rearrangements.

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
•    Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
•    Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
•    Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
•    Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

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.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
•    Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
•    Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
•    Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
•    Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

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.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
•    Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
•    Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
•    Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
•    Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

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.
 Level Basic Understanding: 
•    Explains how improvements in logistics contribute to competitive advantage in the marketplace.
•    Identifies issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics.
•    Documents internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about logistics management.
•    Describes basic logistical processes and sub-processes.

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