Logistics Analyst
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Position Overview & Specifications
Career Area:
LogisticsJob Description:
Job Title: Logistics Analyst
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Salary: £28,408.59-£29,500
Hours: Full-time 37.5
Job Ref: R0000205235
Closing Date: 15th June
Overview and Role Purpose
Caterpillar have been building world class machinery at their Desford manufacturing facility for over 60 years.
We are now for searching an experienced supply chain professional to fill the open position of Material Planner within the Materials Planning team based at Caterpillar in Desford, Leicestershire. This position will report to the Material Planning Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Working within a Product focused team, the Material Planner has the following major responsibilities: -
- Ensure that material requirements are scheduled for delivery from suppliers in a quantity and on
a date to support our service to customers
- Ensure that deliveries take place on the correct date, in the correct containers, in the quantity
Specified.
- Validate that supplier schedules meet the facilities demands and collaborate with supplier to ensure continued material availability.
- Initiate, co-ordinate and participate in activities to ensure optimum inventory levels
- Manage and control inventory levels for outgoing parts
- Be involved with, as necessary, the scheduling and control of onward ship material
- Hold Supplier Performance review meetings and track recovery actions
- Work with transport partners to ensure on time delivery of material
Key Competencies
- Building Strategic Working Relationships
- Decision Making
- Initiating Action
- Planning & Organising
- Work Standards
- Communication
Skills and Experience Required
Essential:
- Previous experience of working with a Material Planning role or supply chain.
- Supplier Management Experience
- Knowledge of MRP
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Microsoft skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Self Motivated with Excellent Attention to detail.
Desirable:
- Experience within a Manufacturing environment
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Logistics Analyst roles across Caterpillar's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,409 - £29,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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