Logistics 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.

We are looking for an Operations Analyst. This person will keep an eye on the operational processes of the warehouse and increase efficiency where needed. The end goal is to grow towards a more supervising role (in shifts), but don't worry, you will get time to grow in your role and to get to know the company.

Your tasks as a Rising talent in Operations? They may include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and follow up on action plans leading towards PQVC

• Support project management in data analysis

• Providing first line support towards system issues for the warehouse teams

• Interpret figures and deep dive analysis in order to support the different internal department

• Manage databases and reports to ensure development and analysis of the figures

Requirements

• Background in logistics or in an analytical environment

• Result oriented, managing priorities

• High adaptability to changing environments

• Analytical mindset but also hands-on

• Good knowledge of Dutch and English

• Strong knowledge of Excel,

• Knowledge of SAP is great added value, but not necessary!

• Organisational and planning skills

Skill Descriptors
 

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

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 Working Knowledge:
• Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
• Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

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 Basic Understanding:
• Explains how improvements in logistics contribute to competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Identifies issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics.
• Documents internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about logistics management.
• Describes basic logistical processes and sub-processes.

Supply Chain Management : Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Participates in supply chain analysis and uses it to spot trends and improvement opportunities.
• Works with a specific part of supply chain management process.

 

Posting Dates:

November 28, 2024 - January 30, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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