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Planner Assistant

Caterpillar

Planner Assistant

full-timePosted: Aug 25, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Nuevo León, Santa Catarina

Job Description

Career Area:StrategyJob 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.Job SummaryThis position will be responsible for supporting the execution of strategic programs while providing executive-level support to senior leadership. This position combines project coordination, business analytics, process management, and cross-functional collaboration to help ensure organizational objectives are achieved.What you will doSupport the Program Manager in the execution and monitoring of strategic programs and projects.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities, and communicate findings to leadership.Analyze operational and business data to provide insights and recommendations that support decision-making.Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, status reports, and project documentation.Track project milestones, deliverables, budgets, and overall program performance.Coordinate cross-functional activities among internal teams and corporate stakeholders.Prepare executive presentations, dashboards, and management reports for leadership reviews.Manage the Director’s calendar, including meetings, travel arrangements, expense reports, executive events, and corporate visit logistics.Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize processes and improve operational efficiency.Facilitate follow-up meetings, document action items, and ensure timely completion of commitments and deliverables.Educational requirementsBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field.This position requires advanced EnglishMicrosoft OfficeSAP Knowledge preferredAdvanced-level Excel skillsWhat skills the ideal candidate will have: Planning and OrganizationAbility to coordinate multiple projects, priorities, and executive commitments while ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.Process ManagementAbility to document processes, identify improvement opportunities, and monitor operational metrics to drive efficiency.Collaboration and InfluenceAbility to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels.Executive CommunicationAbility to develop presentations, reports, and communications that clearly convey information to executive and corporate audiences.Problem SolvingStrong analytical mindset with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and recommend data-driven solutions.Project ManagementAbility to plan, organize, monitor, and report project activities to ensure successful execution and delivery of objectives.Data Analysis and ReportingAbility to collect, consolidate, interpret, and present information that supports informed business decisions.Organization and Time ManagementAbility to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.The best candidates will also haveProject and program management.KPI management and performance measurement.Process mapping and documentation.Additional Information:Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo LeónWorking Hours: Monday to Friday.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Don’t forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in WorkdayFinal details The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion. Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. #LI Posting Dates:August 25, 2026 - September 1, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to applyNot ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

Locations

  • Nuevo León, Santa Catarina

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field. (degree in industrial engineering)
  • This position requires advanced English (experience)
  • Microsoft Office (experience)
  • SAP Knowledge preferred (experience)
  • Advanced-level Excel skills (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field. (degree in industrial engineering)
  • This position requires advanced English (experience)
  • Microsoft Office (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced-level Excel skills (experience)
  • Project and program management. (experience)
  • KPI management and performance measurement. (experience)
  • Process mapping and documentation. (experience)
  • Project and program management. (experience)
  • KPI management and performance measurement. (experience)
  • Process mapping and documentation. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Support the Program Manager in the execution and monitoring of strategic programs and projects.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities, and communicate findings to leadership.
  • Analyze operational and business data to provide insights and recommendations that support decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, status reports, and project documentation.
  • Track project milestones, deliverables, budgets, and overall program performance.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities among internal teams and corporate stakeholders.
  • Prepare executive presentations, dashboards, and management reports for leadership reviews.
  • Manage the Director’s calendar, including meetings, travel arrangements, expense reports, executive events, and corporate visit logistics.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Facilitate follow-up meetings, document action items, and ensure timely completion of commitments and deliverables.
  • Support the Program Manager in the execution and monitoring of strategic programs and projects.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities, and communicate findings to leadership.
  • Analyze operational and business data to provide insights and recommendations that support decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, status reports, and project documentation.
  • Track project milestones, deliverables, budgets, and overall program performance.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities among internal teams and corporate stakeholders.
  • Prepare executive presentations, dashboards, and management reports for leadership reviews.
  • Manage the Director’s calendar, including meetings, travel arrangements, expense reports, executive events, and corporate visit logistics.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Facilitate follow-up meetings, document action items, and ensure timely completion of commitments and deliverables.

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