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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright, and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world, and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Logistic Planning Analyst.

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET (Ground Engaging Tools)) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

Role:

As a Logistics Planning Analyst, you will be the primary contact for several Production Facilities and/or Purchased Finished suppliers. You will be actively engaged with the Product Group, Account Managers, and internal customers to support superior service. These areas focus primarily on assurance of supply to ensure customer and dealer demand is met.

What You Will Do:

• Performing work to achieve supply chain performance targets focused on backorders, estimated ship dates, SSP (Supplier Shipping Performance), past due schedules, inventory and turns. Recognizes software systems or components used to manage supply chain. (ie: Microsoft, Excel, MRC (Materials Requirement Collaboration), SAP).
• Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience, and skills into real practice.
• Execute schedule adjustments through collaboration, order min/mults, EOQs (Economic Order Quantity), lost or misdirected shipments, transportation issues, ASN (Advanced Shipping Notifications) issues, E/C (Engineering Change) level or material code changes, backorder escalation, and all other supplier issues impacting performance targets
• Grief resolution
• Product Group/Purchasing/Marketing and Dealer inquiries
• Execute Monthly Supplier Shipping Performance Process
• Participate in all projects and meetings to support performance targets improvements and OPACC (Operating Profit After Capital Charges) improvement initiatives

Education requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics Management
• Conversational Advance English

What You Have (Required Skills):

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

Ability to perform tasks with a high level of precision, recognizing the importance and impact of errors, omissions, and oversights.

• Recognize and utilize software systems and components used in supply chain management (e.g., Microsoft Excel, MRC – Materials Requirement Collaboration, SAP).
• Accurately assesses the consequences of potential mistakes.
• Uses specific tools and methods to verify and validate outputs.
• Processes detailed information with strong accuracy.
• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
• Develops and uses checklists to ensure error-free deliverables.

Analytical Thinking:

Ability to approach situations or problems through structured analysis.

• Clearly defines the problem and evaluates its significance.
• Systematically compares different solution alternatives.
• Applies both logic and intuition to interpret data and draw well-founded conclusions.

Problem Solving: 

Knowledge and application of methods, tools, and techniques to identify, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process-related issues.

• Identifies and documents specific problems and potential solutions.
• Considers the perspectives of all involved stakeholders.
• Develops alternative methods to assess the accuracy and relevance of information.
• Analyzes risks and benefits of each option to support decision-making.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to uncover root causes.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with all process partners and customers at all levels
• APICS CPIM (American Production and Inventory Control Society, Certified in Planning, and Inventory Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) National Certification, or 6 Sigma Project experience
• Strong mathematical, critical thinking, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with parts product structure, global purchasing, and distribution practices
• Knowledge of Caterpillar product structure and organization of Caterpillar parts information and technical information databases
• Ability to accept increasing responsibility

What You Will Get:

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse team! You will have the opportunity to showcase your skillset in the Logistics field!

Additional information:

This role is based in Monterrey, MX at the Santa Maria office

This role is 1st shift

This role requires up to 10% domestic travel

Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available

Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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Final details

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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence or promotion.

Posting Dates:

October 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025

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

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