Transportation Analyst

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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.

Role:

Provides day-to-day technical and administrative support for logistics staff and activities.
 

What the candidate will do:

• Provides day-to-day technical and administrative support for logistics staff and activities.

• Tracking and reporting on activities, costs and expenditures for all transportation modes

• Verifying documents and checklists are accurate and complete.

• Notifying departments of shipping or receiving schedules and of any logistics problems

• Maintaining records of all shipments and invoices using an established system.
 

Education Required:

• Completed University Degree related to a Supply Chain field of choice
• English Conversational Intermediate

In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills

Below are some of the most important skills that are required in this position:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Knowledge in design, implementation, and evaluation of standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with regulations and industry standards applicable to daily and strategic operations.
• Ability to adjust SOPs according to organizational or regulatory changes.
• Ability to ensure compliance and operational efficiency through SOPs.

Precision and Attention to Detail

• Knowledge of tools and methods for information verification and quality control.
• Ability to identify errors and assess their operational impact.
• Ability to work with detailed information accurately and reliably.
• Intermediate Excel handling

Analytical Thinking

• Knowledge of organizational analysis techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with data analysis software and inventory system management
• Ability to identify root causes of problems and propose effective solutions.
• Ability to support others in the use of analytical tools.

Import/Export in Manufacturing

• Basic knowledge of import and export regulations (especially U.S. Customs).
• Familiarity with required documentation, letters of credit, and international insurance.
• General understanding of the process of international trade in goods.

Logistics Management

• Basic knowledge of processes related to some of these areas: logistics, customs, import and export
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in the supply chain.
• Ability to document and use information sources on logistics management.

Considerations for the best candidates:

• Background of 1 to 2 years in similar positions
• Handling Power BI
• Advanced English

Additional information:

• Don't forget to place your CV
• 24/7 schedule availability required
• This vacancy is 100% face-to-face and the location is Nuevo Laredo
• 15% availability required for travel
• Visa (desirable)
• National Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

Final details:

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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence or job promotion.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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