At a Glance
- Tasks: Support logistics planning and improve processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Caterpillar, a global leader in building sustainable communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days leave, bonus schemes, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in logistics.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and strong data analysis skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28900 - 30450 £ per year.
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. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
As a Logistics Planning Support Technician, you will support the coordination and improvement of logistics planning activities across Building Construction Products, Leicester, with a key focus on Fleet operations. You will work in a fast‑paced environment, managing high‑volume data and invoice activity, ensuring processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned to Caterpillar Production System (CPS) principles.
What You Will Do
- Support the development and improvement of logistics processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and consistency.
- Manage and analyse high‑volume data and invoices, ensuring accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and minimising financial and business risk.
- Support Continuous Improvement (CI) activities, resolving day‑to‑day issues and driving practical, sustainable improvements with the logistics fleet department.
- Work across teams to support logistics planning and Fleet activity, managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment e.g. breakdowns, servicing, invoicing and quotations.
- Create, update, and audit Standard Work documentation in line with CPS and CQMS standards.
What You Can Demonstrate
- Attention to Detail: Works with high accuracy, managing detailed and high‑value data to ensure outputs are precise, reliable, and minimise risk.
- Planning & Organisation: Plans and prioritises workload effectively, managing multiple competing demands and adapting quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
- Collaboration & Communication: Works effectively with others, communicating clearly and building strong working relationships across teams to support delivery.
- Data & Analytical Capability: Uses data and systems (e.g. Excel) to interpret information, identify issues, and support timely and effective decision‑making.
What You May Have
- Applies continuous improvement approaches (e.g. CPS / Lean) to identify inefficiencies and support process improvements.
- Uses digital tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, planning systems such as Coupa or Next Gen) to manage and interpret data effectively.
- Demonstrates an awareness of logistics, operational, or fleet processes to support planning and delivery.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday.
- 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.
- Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community.
- Optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease, etc.
Travel
Up to 5% UK travel may be required, including visits to other facilities as needed.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
