Logistics Specialist

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

11d•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 all logistics processes to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan. Level: Extensive Experience
Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes. Level: Extensive Experience
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. Level: Extensive Experience
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level: Extensive Experience
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers. Level: Expert
Import/Export - MFG: Knowledge of issues, procedures, tools and practices of importing and exporting; ability to import and export goods to and from international locations. Level: Working Knowledge
Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products. Level: Extensive Experience
Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers. Level: Extensive Experience
A degree in Business Analytics, Accounting, Engineering, I.T. or Supply Chain and/or Logistics
7+ 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Applying process improvement tools and assisting with the implementation of efficient and competitive logistics solutions.
Coordinating with 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