Logistics Assistant

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Job Summary: Implement initiatives to improve logistics processes, manage KPIs and costs, and develop productivity controls. Key Highlights: 1. Build a meaningful career with the world’s leading equipment manufacturer. 2. Join a global team that cares about both work and people. 3. An inclusive culture focused on equity and respect for differences. **Career Area:** Operations**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. **It’s Your Time!** **Build a meaningful career!** Caterpillar Inc. 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. For 100 years, we’ve helped our customers build a better, more sustainable world. We are committed to contributing to a lower-carbon future. Our innovative products and services—supported by our global dealer network—deliver exceptional value that helps customers succeed. When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team that cares not only about the work we do but also about one another. We are the creators, problem solvers, and future world builders 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 everyone can enjoy living in it. If you seek personal and professional growth within a company that embraces an inclusive culture—focused on equity, respect for differences, and belief in people’s potential—this is the right place. We welcome candidates with disabilities (PCDs) and those representing gender, cultural, ethnic, religious, age, generational, racial, national, and sexual orientation diversity. **Important: Please regularly check the email associated with your application—including spam/junk folders—as this is our primary communication channel. To check your application status, log in to our careers page using your candidate login credentials, as it will reflect any updates.** **Job Profile / Responsibilities** * Implement initiatives to improve logistics processes. * Identify improvement opportunities within logistics processes. * Develop and manage KPIs and metrics for the Logistics Operations Division. * Develop and manage productivity controls. * Develop controls and monitor logistics operational costs according to division projects. * Create and maintain a database containing relevant logistics operations information to support analysis and decision-making. * Manage projects in collaboration with Process Engineers. **Basic Qualifications:** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree completed or currently enrolled from the 4th semester onward (Business Administration, Engineering, or Logistics) **Experience:** Logistics, Business Administration, or Manufacturing Engineering (minimum 1 year) **Computer Skills:** Access, Excel, and Power BI (Intermediate) **Language:** English – Pre-Intermediate **Skills:** Ability to plan, execute, and track improvement initiatives with schedules, goals, and KPIs. Knowledge and application of root cause analysis methodology for problem identification and resolution. **Behavioral Competencies:** Interpersonal skills, analytical ability, entrepreneurial mindset, organizational and planning skills, commitment, sense of urgency, and effective communication. **Preferred Candidates Should Have:** **Language:** English – Intermediate **Computer Skills:** Access, Excel, and Power BI (Advanced) / Power Apps (Intermediate) **Experience:** Logistics, Business Administration, or Manufacturing Engineering (more than 1 year) **Behavioral Competencies:** * Analytical capability for logistics data: Ability to interpret metrics such as lead time, operational costs, etc. * Capability to control workflows and identify bottlenecks: Ability to observe processes and detect inefficiencies. * Benchmarking: Compare internal practices against industry best practices to identify opportunities. *Note: This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days per week.* **Interested in this challenge and want to grow your career at Caterpillar? Apply now!** **Learn about some of the benefits offered\*:** * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Medication Reimbursement * Psychological, Legal, Social, and Financial Support Program * Wellhub * Private Pension Plan * Profit Sharing (PLR) * Meal Allowance * Meal Voucher * Christmas Bonus * Transportation Benefit * Life and Personal Accident Insurance * Extended Maternity and Paternity Leave * Employee Resource Groups (Young Professionals, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA\+), Latino Group, and Active in Sports) * Caterpillar reserves the right to modify or change benefits at any time, with prior notice and in compliance with applicable legal requirements. Benefit eligibility may vary depending on position and location. The Recruitment & Selection team emphasizes that we never use personal emails or domains (@gmail, @hotmail, etc.) to contact candidates. All open positions are published exclusively through official company channels (www.caterpillar.com/careers.html; https://www.linkedin.com/company/caterpillar\-inc), and official Caterpillar emails always end with the domain **@cat.com**. Additionally, the company does not request any form of payment (bank transfer, PIX, etc.) during the recruitment process. For more information, click the link: https://www.caterpillar.com/pt/careers/apply\-now/help.html \#LI **Posting Dates:** March 5, 2026 \- March 11, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.