Career Area:
Supply Chain and LogisticsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Job Title: Logistics Solutions & Design Specialist
Salary: £39,900 – £48,000 depending on experience
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Contract: Full time & permanent
The Opportunity
As a Logistics Solutions & Design Specialist, you will implement and continuously improve all logistics processes to maximise efficiency and productivity.
What you will do:
As a Logistics Solutions & Design Specialist, you are accountable for, but not limited to:
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.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
What You Can Demonstrate:
Level Basic Understanding:
Lean Manufacturing: Understands lean manufacturing principles and can identify waste in processes. Able to reflect on real-life examples where lean methods were effective (or not) and explain the outcomes.
Level Working Knowledge:
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Confident in creating and adapting work plans, managing projects, tracking progress, and solving issues proactively.
Collaborating: Works well with others to solve problems and achieve shared goals. Encourages clear communication, supports team meetings, and promotes collaboration across different teams and functions.
Layout & Process Design: Able to design and optimise warehouse or area layouts, improve flow, and make the best use of space. Comfortable using tools and methods to support layout planning and implementation.
What You May Have:
SAP Warehouse Management Systems (SAP WMS): Has hands-on experience using SAP WMS in warehouse and logistics operations. Understands supply chain processes well and can adjust SAP tools to improve performance and solve problems quickly.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities
Caterpillar 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. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell, 10% bonus, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel: Not required
Posting Dates:
July 24, 2025 - August 1, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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