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Logistics Specialist

Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025
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.
Manages all aspects of the logistics function necessary to ensure cost effective, high quality transportation, and timely delivery of material. Responds to logistics quote requests. The actions of the incumbent are controlled by policies and procedures as well as federal regulations and international laws and regulations.
The position major functions include:
  • Planning, execution, & closeout of all transportation activities required for international and domestic project cargo shipments
  • Scheduling both domestic and international shipments in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • Selecting appropriate approved service providers for shipping, export packing, etc.
  • Ensuring proper documentation for shipments in compliance with federal regulations and international laws and regulations
  • Responding to logistics quote requests
  • Audit and processing service provider invoices
  • Perform risk analysis for assigned projects and develop mitigation plan for logistics scope in collaboration with Project Management to support customers and business needs
  • Tracking multiple simultaneous shipments
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field plus a minimum experience in logistics of 2 years OR minimum experience of 5 years in logistics field in lieu of a college degree.
  • Knowledge of international trade terms (Incoterms 2020)
  • Understanding of technical regulations related to logistics import/export, understanding of customs and legal requirements
  • Review export documentation for accuracy and obtain Bill of lading from freight forwarders and maintain international shipping documentation required per the company’s record retention policy
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills as well as an initiative-taking mindset
  • Establish and maintain professional rapport with service providers and customers, both internal and external
  • Great communication and collaboration skills
  • Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience arranging international breakbulk and container shipments
  • Experience in continuous process improvement methodologies
  • SalesForce experience
Summary Pay Range:
$87,456.00 - $131,184.00
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
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
March 27, 2025 - April 10, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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