Cat
Logistics Coordinator II - Planner - 1st Shift
Sanford, North Carolina · Mid · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$27k-$34kDetected 2 days ago
ForecastingExcelSupply ChainLogisticsInventory ManagementCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- The Returnable Asset Specialist is responsible for the daily management, tracking, and coordination of returnable containers throughout the supply chain.
- The specialist works closely with Production, Logistics, Materials, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure returnable assets are available, properly utilized, and efficiently circulated.
- Track the movement and status of returnable assets between suppliers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and customer locations.
Responsibilities
- Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered.
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels of all returnable containers to support uninterrupted production and customer demand.
- Perform returnable container loop calculations and support planning activities to maintain adequate container availability.
- Support new program launches and production changes by ensuring sufficient returnable containers are available.
- Generate and maintain reports related to returnable inventory, utilization, shortages, and asset performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to returnable asset management and container utilization.
Requirements
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends impacting container availability.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to walk through manufacturing and warehouse environments.
- Ability to occasionally lift 35 pounds.
- Apply, replace, and maintain supplier and customer identification labels on returnable containers as required.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Physical Requirements
- Perform physical inventories and cycle counts of returnable containers, racks, totes, bins, and other returnable assets.
- Work in both office and manufacturing environments with exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and forklift traffic.
Nice to have
- Review container cycle times and identify shortages, surpluses, or flow disruptions.
- Coordinate the recovery and return of delinquent, lost, or damaged returnable assets.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve returnable-related issues impacting production or shipments.
- Follow established procedures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs associated with returnable packaging.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, logistics, inventory control, materials planning, or returnable asset management preferred.
Compensation
- Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
- Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.
Benefits
- This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
Company info
- Communicate with suppliers, carriers, customers, and internal departments regarding returnable container requirements and status.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
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