Caterpillar, Inc

Logistics Planning Analyst

Caterpillar, Inc$81K — $122K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in logistics or supply chain analysis
  • Proficiency in Blue Yonder WMS and warehouse automation systems
  • Strong analytical skills for problem-solving and solution development
  • Excellent communication skills for liaising between teams
  • Capacity for high attention to detail and accuracy in tasks

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary liaison between warehouse operations and system teams
  • Partner with operations to assess business needs and propose solutions
  • Document and communicate business requirements for system changes
  • Support implementation of warehouse management and automation improvements
  • Coordinate testing to ensure solutions meet business requirements
  • Develop and maintain documentation related to systems and processes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health lifestyle programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary benefits and employee discounts
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonus structure
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

As a Logistics Planning Analyst, you will serve as a liaison between warehouse operations and systems teams, helping translate business needs into system solutions that improve operational efficiency. You will leverage knowledge of warehouse operations, Blue Yonder WMS, and warehouse automation systems to evaluate operations requests, recommend solutions, document business requirements, and support testing and validation activities.

Additional Information:
  • Location: Champaign, IL (United States)
  • Required Travel: Up to 5% (Domestic)
  • Relocation Assistance Offered: None
  • U.S. Work Authorization Assistance Offered: None


What You Will Do:
  • Serve as the primary liaison between warehouse operations and system teams for process and system improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with operations to understand business needs and recommend solutions based on Blue Yonder WMS and warehouse automation capabilities
  • Gather, document, and communicate business requirements for system enhancements and configuration changes.
  • Support implementation of WMS and automation-related improvements, including process and configuration changes
  • Coordinate and participate in testing to validate solutions and ensure business requirements are met
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, process procedures, and standard work


What You Have (Required Skills):
  • Accountability: Understanding the importance of taking personal responsibility; ability to take personal responsibility for assignments, decisions and results, and focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
  • 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.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.


What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):
  • Prior experience with Blue Yonder WMS
  • Previous experience with automation software such as Exacta, VisionNav (RCS), Autostore
  • Knowledge of warehouse configuration and material flow
  • Exposure to large warehouse management transformations or automation transformations
  • Previous experience with PLC communication and logic


What You Will Get:

Summary Pay Range:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
August 18, 2026 - September 1, 2026

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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