Logistics Engineer

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Job Description:

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Job Summary:

A Logistics Engineer is responsible for leading and/or supporting the proposal, design, and implementation of all logistics related processes, machinery & equipment, storage concepts, among other things for Cat Parts.

Along with handling projects, this role is responsible for monitoring and reporting facility Storage cube utilization, Labor capacity and area level productivity. Identifying and executing safety, quality, storage, and productivity improvement opportunity. Identifying and commissioning new warehousing storage and handling technology.

What You Will Do:

The job duties of a Logistics Engineer are to design and implement successful logistics solutions. To be successful, a Logistics Engineer must utilize technical and soft skills described below.

The technical skills are defined in 7 key skills:

• Data purification & analysis

• Warehouse storage design

• Machinery & equipment design and procurement

• Workforce & equipment planning

• Logistics process design

• Inventory transfer & rearrangement planning

• Integrating supply chain knowledge into warehouse design.

In addition, it is expected that logistics engineer is knowledgeable about the local WMS system and can integrate this into the overall design of the facility. A Logistics Engineer is expected to be proficient in each of these areas.

In addition to technical skills, a Logistics Engineer must demonstrate intermediate to strong skilled levels of the following values-based competencies (VBCs): integrity & trust; building inclusive relationships; customer focus; problem solving; priority setting; and dealing with uncertainty.

Although the requirements above describe most of the responsibilities of the analyst, due to the breadth of challenges that arise on projects, it is sometimes expected that a Logistics Engineer take on other responsibilities outside of this job description.

What You Have:

• College degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial or mechanical engineering

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time throughout the year, with some months more than that.

• Be proficient in English.

• 5+ years of related experience in warehouse planning and design, supply chain, or manufacturing logistics

• Strong PC Skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & AutoCAD)

• Warehouse construction experience

Additional Info:

• Solution and commissioning of various warehouse automation such as ASRS, mini load, AutoStore, Autonomous vehicle

• WMS, SAP-EWM knowledge

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

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. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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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