Logistics Specialist

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

10h•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

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. Role Definition Data driven and strategic cross-functional leader to develop, implement, and continuously improve logistics processes to maximize efficiency and productivity. Lead critical initiatives. Lead critical project to mitigate risk, reduce cost and improve efficiency.

Requirements

A degree in Business Analytics, Accounting, Engineering, I.T., customs brokerage, or Supply Chain and/or Logistics
5+ years in Logistics and/or Global Trade or Technology
Freight Forwarding or Customs Brokerage Experience
Knowledgeable in Hazmat shipping and CTPAT
Extensive experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python and AI, SQL, Statistical Software, AI Agents

Nice To Haves

Implementation of transportation management systems, ERP Modules, Middleware Technologies, Freight Audit and payment systems
Customs Broker License

Responsibilities

Implement end to end transportation network optimization initiatives to manage costs, mitigate duty expenditure, and report on savings.
Customs and trade brokerage, and bonded transport management
Manage 4PL and 3PL relations and performance including KPIs.
Applying process improvement tools and assisting with the implementation of efficient and competitive logistics solutions.
Coordinating with Global Trade Compliance, manufacturing and operations functions to define critical parameters and develop plans for process control and improvements.
Supporting systems to align with engineering standards, knowledge, and tools.
Evaluating logistics processes and workflows, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions for process-related concerns.
Establishing best practices in warehouse efficiency, including techniques for label design, receiving and shipping.
Implementing and maintaining monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipped date, in transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date.
Generating and analyzing reports of transportation costs, carrier performance and lead times.
Assisting in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity and providing solutions to reduce lead times.
Lead initiatives such as Hazmat shipping trainings, CTPAT compliance, carrier and facility QBRs, tariff mitigation, Transportation Management System data configurations, parcel account management, SharePoint maintenance and communication, carrier claims management, SOX audit response, QMS documentation, and updating standard packaging guides.
End-to-end accountability for management of freight payment and audit processes
Leverage AI and AI agents to automate processes and realize efficiencies