Logistics Engineer

About the job

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. Job Summary Implements, and continuously improves all logistics processes to maximize efficiency and productivity. What You Will Do: • Applying process improvement tools and assisting with the implementation of efficient and competitive logistics solutions. • Coordinating with operations functions to define critical parameters and develop plans for process control and improvements. • Maintaining the internal logistics process engineering standards, knowledge, and tools; Assuring their implementation in current and new operations. • Evaluating logistics processes and workflows, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions for process-related concerns. Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired. What You Have: Accountability: Understanding the importance of taking personal responsibility; ability to take personal responsibility for assignments, decisions and results, and focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments. Level Basic Understanding: • Completes assigned tasks, seeking help when needed. • Describes the value of a positive attitude in meeting objectives. • Strives to complete assignments according to established quality measures. • Follows direction in relation to the time and effort needed to achieve work objectives. Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Level Basic Understanding: • Explains the importance of accuracy in own function or unit. • Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention. • Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free. • Describes consequences of errors within own unit or function. 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 Basic Understanding: • Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process. • Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics. • Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems. • Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications. Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment. Level Basic Understanding: • Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools. • Documents basic data-gathering methodologies. • Identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis. • Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data. Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change. Level Working Knowledge: • Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people. • Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions. • Provides examples of shifting from task to task. • Identifies and considers alternative approaches to situations or problems. • Accepts new or radical ideas with an open mind; avoids snap reactions. 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. 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 Basic Understanding: • Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving. • Describes problem reporting and escalation practices. • Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution. • Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area. Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Level Basic Understanding: • Cites personal experiences of receiving excellent customer service. • Describes examples of poor, mediocre, and excellent service. • Explains how managing customer perceptions and expectations enhances customer service. • Describes several important business benefits of providing high quality service. Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. What You Will Get: Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date). Final Details: Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you! This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of 'essential job functions' as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Relocation is available for this position. Posting Dates: March 4, 2026 - March 16, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• Flexi leave
• Medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date)

About the company

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.