Logistics Coordinator II - Planner - 1st Shift

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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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates who want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

What this looks like:

1st Shift starting pay: $27.20/hour
1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 11:30 am

Position Summary

The Returnable Asset Specialist is responsible for the daily management, tracking, and coordination of returnable containers throughout the supply chain. This position supports production and customer requirements by ensuring adequate returnable inventory, monitoring container flows, maintaining accurate records, and executing established returnable management processes. The specialist works closely with Production, Logistics, Materials, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure returnable assets are available, properly utilized, and efficiently circulated.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of all returnable containers to support uninterrupted production and customer demand.

• Track the movement and status of returnable assets between suppliers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and customer locations.

• Perform returnable container loop calculations and support planning activities to maintain adequate container availability.

• Review container cycle times and identify shortages, surpluses, or flow disruptions.

• Coordinate the recovery and return of delinquent, lost, or damaged returnable assets.

• Maintain accurate records of returnable inventories, transactions, and asset locations.

• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.

• Communicate with suppliers, carriers, customers, and internal departments regarding returnable container requirements and status.

• Support new program launches and production changes by ensuring sufficient returnable containers are available.

• Generate and maintain reports related to returnable inventory, utilization, shortages, and asset performance.

• Investigate and resolve returnable-related issues impacting production or shipments.

• Follow established procedures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs associated with returnable packaging.

• Assist with forecasting returnable requirements based on production schedules, customer demand, and transportation lead times.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to returnable asset management and container utilization.

• Maintaining the repairs of “Sanford Owned” assets, to include fixing minor rack repairs, obtaining and submitting quotes for rack repairs, and coordinating the shipping and returns for rack repairs to and from designated suppliers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, logistics, inventory control, materials planning, or returnable asset management preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.

• Ability to analyze data and identify trends impacting container availability.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk through manufacturing and warehouse environments.

• Ability to occasionally lift 35 pounds.

• Apply, replace, and maintain supplier and customer identification labels on returnable containers as required.

• Perform physical inventories and cycle counts of returnable containers, racks, totes, bins, and other returnable assets.

• Work in both office and manufacturing environments with exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and forklift traffic.

Key Performance Measures

• Returnable inventory accuracy

• Container availability and shortage prevention

• Returnable asset utilization

• Loop cycle time performance

• Timely recovery of returnable assets

• On-time support of production and customer requirements

Position Accountability

This position is responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of returnable container management activities, ensuring returnable assets are available, accurately tracked, and efficiently circulated to support operational requirements and minimize supply chain disruptions.

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. Position is located in Sanford, NC. No relocation benefits are available.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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