Logistics Planning Analyst

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

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

The Logistics Planning Analyst supports daily supply chain and logistics operations by assisting with material‑flow planning, layout improvements, PFEP updates, SAP WM activities, data analysis, and NPI logistics support.

What you'll do

• Support logistics planning by developing material‑flow strategies and ensuring efficient POU replenishment.
• Contribute to layout optimization, capacity analysis, and material‑handling improvements.
• Support logistics activities for new projects (NPI) and operational changes.
• Maintain and update PFEP to ensure accurate material data.
• Develop flow maps to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, and report operational data to support decision‑making.
• Support outbound logistics processes and coordination with external warehouses.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work for logistics and material‑handling processes.
• Apply SFEMA principles to support workflow reliability.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineer Administrator, or a related discipline.
• Intermediate conversational English.

Knowledge Required

• 1–2 years in logistics , supply chain or related operational support areas.
• Knowledge of SAP WM.

Planning and Organizing

• Intermediate SAP, Excel, and Office skills.
• Coordination of logistics activities and operational follow‑up.
• Basic use of AutoCAD for interpreting layouts and plans.

Effective Communication

• Clear communication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Ability to support basic negotiations to secure favorable conditions.
• Accurate documentation and reporting of operational information.

Analytical Thinking

• Analysis of logistics and supply chain data using Excel and SAP.
• SAP data to support operational decisions.
• Proficient in problem‑solving tools such as the 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, and other root‑cause analysis methods

Top Candidate Profile

• Advanced English.
• Knowledge of material replenishment strategies (KANBAN, JIT, JIS, Kit, etc.)

Additional information:

• This vacancy is 100% face-to-face and the location is Santa Catarina

• Don't forget to place your CV in English
• This position works Monday-Friday
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your request, including the spam/junk folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you would like to know the status of your application, please use the candidate login on our employment website as it will reflect any updates on your status.

The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence or job promotion.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

April 1, 2026 - April 8, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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