Job Type: Full time
Career Area:Supply Chain and LogisticsJob 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.Caterpillar is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Engineer/ Transportation Analyst in Athens, GA. In this role, you are responsible for supporting transportation related activities including the establishment of budgets, monitoring cost variances, and driving efficiency improvement projects related to PQVC.  The successful candidate will also work collaboratively across various functional areas and across business units.  What you can look forward to in this role: Manage communication and collaboration with suppliers, transportation service providers (carriers), Caterpillar facilities, and Caterpillar dealers on identified process defects. Identify, implement, and monitor process improvements that will enable operations to improve the transportation/logistics network, reduce risk, and enhance the ability to become a high velocity organization. Collaborate with transportation supplier base to manage performance and improve current service offerings. Implement and ensure compliance with safety policies and protection of corporate assets/information Eliminate safety / quality risks and focus on cost optimization for all transportation related activities Track projects and provide reporting against success measurements, including quality, velocity, cost metrics  Identify operational requirements for procurement bidding activities  Provide cost analysis to buyers for potential supplier sourcing initiatives  Conduct cost analysis for freight and variance reporting  Ensure alignment with local accounting / Business Resources team  Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  Publish KPI results and root cause and corrective action (RCCA)  Provide direction and monitor performance of transportation service providers. Interact with current transportation supplier base for all modes of transportation to understand and improve current service offerings.   A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in: Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. 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. Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintain focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services. Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.  Top Candidates for this position may also have: Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years of job-related experience Strong communication skills(oral and written) Knowledge of one or more of the following: Transportation operations (domestic and/or international), manufacturing operations or service parts distribution, supply chain management, network flows, or data analytics.   Demonstrated strong analytic capabilities, including knowledge, and demonstrated use of analytics software (Tableau, Power BI, MiniTab, SAS, or similar tools) Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - and excellent active listening skills Knowledge of Caterpillar North American transportation network  6 Sigma/Lean/CPS experience  Project Management experience  Additional Information: The primary location for this position is Athens, GA. Domestic relocation assistance is not available Sponsorship is not available     Summary Pay Range:$97,530.00 - $146,290.00Compensation 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement       * These benefits also apply to part-time employeesPosting Dates:March 19, 2026 - April 2, 2026Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.