Caterpillar, Inc

Logistics Planning Analyst

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in supply chain management or logistics analysis.
  • Experience in order fulfillment and dealership support.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify supply chain challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage dealer parts order portfolios and fulfillment situations.
  • Monitor fulfillment risks and develop corrective solutions.
  • Act as main liaison for dealers on order issues.
  • Provide sourcing guidance and inventory insights.
  • Conduct business reviews to enhance service levels.
  • Analyze and resolve supply chain constraints systematically.
  • Collaborate across teams to tackle logistics issues.
  • Implement process improvements to optimize dealer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer matching.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee assistance programs and discounts.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

As a Logistics Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for managing dealer parts order fulfillment and serving as a key liaison between dealers, distribution centers, and internal business partners to ensure customer requirements are met. You will proactively identify and resolve fulfillment risks, supply chain constraints, and inventory challenges while driving solutions that improve customer service, dealer satisfaction, and operational performance. Working across multiple functions, you will provide expertise in order fulfillment, sourcing strategies, inventory availability, and dealer support processes to support business objectives and deliver a best-in-class customer experience.


Additional Information:

  • This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation.
  • This role is 2nd shift, Monday – Friday, 12 pm – 8pm.
  • This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules.
  • This role requires up to 5% domestic travel.

What You Will Do:

  • Manage assigned dealer order portfolios, including planned, emergency, MEGA, and backordered requirements.

  • Monitor order demand and fulfillment risks, developing solutions to support customer delivery commitments.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for dealers on order fulfillment, supply constraints, and escalation requests.

  • Provide guidance on sourcing alternatives, inventory availability, lead times, and order strategies.

  • Conduct business reviews with dealers to strengthen partnerships and improve service performance.

  • Analyze fulfillment challenges, including inventory shortages, transportation delays, and supplier constraints.

  • Partner with inventory, procurement, logistics, distribution centers, and product teams to resolve supply chain issues.

  • Coordinate recovery plans and escalations for critical customer downtime situations.

  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance fulfillment performance, dealer support, and operational efficiency.

  • Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, driving best practices and service excellence.

  • Develop and communicate operational reports, service metrics, and fulfillment trends to stakeholders.

  • Present recommendations and business insights to dealers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.

  • Maintain accurate documentation of escalations, corrective actions, and customer commitments.

  • Support strategic initiatives, new program implementations, and system enhancements that improve customer outcomes.


What You Have (Basic Requirements):

  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

  • 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.

  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

  • Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):

  • Experience in aftermarket parts operations, order fulfillment, or supply chain management.
  • Strong customer service skills with experience supporting dealer-facing customers and resolving complex issues.
  • Knowledge of Caterpillar parts policies, fulfillment processes, and distribution operations.
  • Experience managing emergency, downtime, or critical customer order situations.
  • Proven ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Background in project management, Lean, or continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Proficiency with SAP, PartsViz, Antares, Power BI, Snowflake, or similar business systems.
  • Ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across multiple teams.

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are  – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.  Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

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:

July 29, 2026 - August 10, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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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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