Description

Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

Transportation Analyst

Location: Decatur, IL

Travel: Up to 5%

Relocation Assistance: Not available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered

Job Summary

The Transportation Analyst supports day-to-day transportation and logistics operations by providing technical and administrative support to ensure efficient movement of materials and shipments. This role focuses on tracking transportation activities, maintaining accurate shipment and invoice records, verifying documentation, and communicating schedules and logistics issues across teams. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing logistics environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring transportation accuracy, operational efficiency, and effective coordination across supply chain stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and report transportation activities, costs, and expenditures across multiple transportation modes
• Verify shipping documents, invoices, and checklists for completeness and accuracy
• Maintain detailed records of shipments, freight costs, and logistics transactions
• Communicate shipping and receiving schedules to internal stakeholders
• Identify and escalate transportation or logistics issues to appropriate teams
• Support transportation operations through coordination, organization, and follow-through
• Ensure compliance with established logistics processes and documentation standards

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve logistics issues
• Planning and organizing skills to manage multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Decision-making and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
• Customer-focused mindset with strong service orientation

Preferred Skills

• Experience in transportation, logistics, shipping, or supply chain operations
• Familiarity with shipment tracking systems or ERP/logistics platforms
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments
• Exposure to freight cost tracking, invoicing, or transportation reporting
• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Summary Pay Range:

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  
• 401(k) savings plans*
  
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
  
• Employee Assistance Program*
  
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  
• Career Development*
  
• Incentive bonus*
  
• Disability benefits
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Parental leave
  
• Adoption benefits
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:
June 23, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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