Planner Jobs in Indiana

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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Shiploose Material Planner in Lafayette, IN.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

As a Shiploose Material Planner, you will be responsible for controlling production and inventory activities to achieve maximum customer/client service, minimum inventory investment and efficient material flow.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Spread sheet analysis.
• Reconciles various types of shipping and receiving grief and offers resolution, generates reports and analysis.
• Coordinates the entering, expediting and shipment of customer orders utilizing various MAMM systems.
• Enters purchase orders and schedules.
• Performs special projects assigned by management.
• Communicates with various departments and personnel, both internally and externally, to satisfy customer and team needs.
• May operate various office machinery and equipment such as computer terminals and/or calculators, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse experience
• Previous clerical experience
• Ability to frequently lift and carry product weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes
• Ability to push / pull product weighing up to 50 pounds for intervals of 10-15 minutes
• Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor
• Ability to drive order picker, reach truck and / or sit-down forklifts after training period
• Ability to climb on and off order picker, reach truck and / or sit-down forklifts multiple times per day
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand up to 8+ hours per day on concrete floor with or without limited movement
• Ability to climb up and down ladders of 6 feet with handrails
• Ability to work in an environment with noise levels averaging up to 85 db per 8 hours
• Ability to work overtime as requested by employer
• Able to complete training on a computer when required (this is primarily for safety and job-related training)

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience reading standard work and writing continuous improvement cards
• Experience utilizing computers and RF Scanners for material movement transactions
• Good analytical and organizational skills

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

About Caterpillar:

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 nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$22.45 - $28.05

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 22, 2026 - July 2, 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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