Logistics Engineer

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Job Summary:

The Logistics Planning Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing material flow and warehouse operations at the Denison facility. This position is responsible for designing and implementing efficient logistics systems that support new part integration inventory planning and future-state automation strategies. The ideal candidate will combine analytical skills with hands-on experience in SAP PowerBi warehouse layout material replenishment strategies and systematic inventory control.

What You Will Do:

The role of the Logistics Planning Engineer within the Denison Supply Chain Team is responsible for the following:

• Design and implement warehouse layouts and bin structures to support the integration of new parts into the facility ensuring efficient space utilization and material flow.
• Configure and maintain MRP planning parameters aligned with current business requirements to optimize inventory levels and material availability.
• Develop and manage a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) that outlines warehousing strategies replenishment methods and handling procedures for each item.
• Establish systematic and physical First-In First-Out (FIFO) processes to ensure inventory accuracy and minimize aging or obsolescence.
• Create a future-state warehousing strategy that incorporates automation technologies to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

Education requirement:

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

What skills you will have:

Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying evaluating introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing supply chain related activities. Ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of PowerBI.

Analytical Thinking: Apply advanced analytics tools such as Power BI SAP and Excel modeling to evaluate supply chain performance metrics. Identify root causes of inventory imbalances and production delays and develop actionable solutions that improve forecast accuracy and reduce excess stock across facilities.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Use structured decision-making frameworks to optimize material flow and supplier performance. Participate in cross-functional planning sessions to assess demand variability and make informed decisions on inventory levels resulting in improved service parts availability.

Problem Solving: Lead efforts to resolve supply chain bottlenecks by analyzing lead times supplier constraints and transportation inefficiencies. Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes reduce order fulfillment time and enhance overall supply chain responsiveness.

Project Management: Manage end-to-end planning projects including new product introductions and global sourcing transitions. Coordinate with procurement logistics and manufacturing teams to ensure timely execution while tracking milestones and KPIs to maintain alignment with strategic goals.

Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; LeveragesMicrosoft Excelfor planning tracking and reporting logistics activities and utilizesSAP(preferred) to manage system-based workflows monitor performance and ensure seamless integration across logistics functions.

Supply Chain Management - MFG: Leverage deep understanding of Caterpillars manufacturing supply chain including MRP S&OP and supplier collaboration. Develop and implement planning strategies that balance production capacity with demand forecasts ensuring optimal inventory levels and minimizing disruptions in the build schedule.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week 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.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 5% travel.

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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Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

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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