Logistics Engineer

Career Area:Supply Chain and LogisticsJob 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.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.It’s More Than a Job, it’s a Career - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)Caterpillar is seeking a Logistics Engineer in Brooklyn Park, MN. In this role, you will manage inbound and outbound logistics to ensure the timely and efficient receipt and delivery of material to activity points along the material flow path. You will perform activities to ensure material is received, stored, or delivered quickly and efficiently to the POU (Point-of-Use).What you can look forward to doing in this role:

Warehouse storage design & manufacturing point-of-use (POU) design

Machinery & equipment design and procurement

Workforce & equipment planning

Coordinating with engineering, manufacturing operations, and supply chain functions to define critical parameters and develop plans for process control and improvements.

Inventory transfer & rearrangement planning.

Maintaining the internal logistics process engineering standards, knowledge, and tools; Assuring their implementation in current and new operations

Evaluating logistics processes and workflows, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions for process-related concerns

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

Collaborating : The ability to effectively work with a variety of individuals and leaders in departments including both shop floor and office environment.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking : The ability to focus on details to accurately analyze situations to reach productive data drive decisions and recommendations to find/correct errors.

Logistics Management : The ability to understand different material flow paths in a manufacturing environment and develop improvements that ensure materials are delivered to the point-of-use when needed.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or Mechanical Engineering

Experience in Supply Chain / Logistics or Transportation Management

Material distribution & material handling equipment experience

Working understanding of the various materials systems and how they interrelate

Knowledge of CPS (Caterpillar Production System)

SAP experience

Additional Information:The primary location for this position is Brooklyn Park.Sponsorship is not available.How we support you (Employee benefits)Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.The power of everyoneAt Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the community where we live and work. To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: www.Caterpillar.comVisa 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:April 15, 2024 - April 29, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .