Logistics Coordinator II - Logistics Planning - 1st Shift

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.

Operations

1st Shift starting pay: $27.20/hour

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 11:30 am

The primary responsibility of this role is to safely create, update, and maintain factory processes to achieve People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost goals for the Sanford, NC Compact Track Loader facility. To accomplish this goal, the successful candidate will identify, scope, & execute projects related to process improvements. The successful candidate will have the ability to learn & utilize lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, 5-Why’s, and Cause/Effect diagrams (Fishbone).

The successful candidate will have the ability to learn and utilize Software/Systems including, but not limited to, MS Word, MS Excel, Power BI, Geneo, Glovia, and ATRS. This individual will utilize Next Gen to create Requisition s, Purchase Orders, and Schedules to support small & medium sized improvement projects.

Within 6-9 months the selected candidate is expected to become skilled in a variety of applications and lean tools mentioned above. Therefore, the selected candidate should demonstrate an eagerness to learn and advance their skill set. The selected candidate should also feel comfortable communicating questions, both verbally and through written means. The successful candidate must also display the maturity to work independently.

This posting is for the Mobile Fleet Logistics Planner
. This role ensures that vehicles, equipment, tools, and materials are efficiently deployed, tracked, maintained, and returned to support field teams and operational readiness. Including but not limited to Forklifts, Tuggers, Radios, Scanners & Printers. The successful candidate works closely with fleet management, external fleet suppliers, field technicians, and execution groups to optimize fleet utilization and reduce operational downtime. As this team is actively transitioning to a new mobile equipment supplier there is a lot of room for new ideas and growth.

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations

• Minimum 6 months in current role
• At least 1 year of forklift experience
• Interpersonal Communication Skills

• Experience working in Warehouse/Logistics environment
• Experience using ATRS
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, and Power BI
• Experience using Geneo
• Experience using Glovia
• Experience using Guided Buy
• Experience using Next Gen
• Ability & eagerness to learn new skills

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.

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.

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

February 25, 2026 - March 11, 2026

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

$27.20 - $33.95

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.

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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