1st shift Logistics Coordinator-2

Logistics Support Specialist

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.

Performs a variety of logistics support activities in the areas of engineering process improvements, logistics planning, materials planning, and reverse logistics.

In this role you may be expected to :

• Prepare inventory reports and determine the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule.
• Initiate purchase or production requisitions as appropriate.
• Create and review procedures for distribution and inventory management to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost.
• Ensure purchased material is ordered, shipped and delivered to meet scheduled build requirements while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Use multiple Caterpillar information systems to track and plan for material, inventory, and shipping.
• Prepare receiving report and note record shortages and damaged materials. Prepare and / or assemble required shipping documents.
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies and notify appropriate personnel of results or required actions.
• Analyze product workflow and develops logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory.
• Create and review procedures for distribution and inventory management.
• Communicate with suppliers daily to expedite, stop, or change the delivery of materials.
• Rotate to various positions within the job function area to perform related activities.
• Follow and utilize CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Inventory Caterpillar assets & containers.
• Assist suppliers with shortages.
• Complete container & supplier audits.

Basic qualifications :

Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) :

Top candidates will also have :

Additional information : Candidates must be willing to work off shift as needed to support business needs.

Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. This is an hourly position with an entry wage of $27.50 / hour in Athens, GA. No relocation assistance is offered.

Summary Pay Range : $27.50 - $34.40 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.

These benefits also apply to part-time employees.