Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Manager
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Career Area:
Supply Chain and LogisticsCompensation Grade:
25Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 Title: Supply Chain Manager
Salary/Grade: 60320 - 75000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Larne
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Up to 20% bonus
Car Allowance - 520pcm
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution up to 6%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.
This position requires a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
About EPD
Caterpillars Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions parts and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe including providing back-up power to hospitals providing emergency power when natural disasters strike and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres municipalities and more.
With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. Were committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.
We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies products and services to help our customers build a bettermore sustainableworld. We need self-motivated intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better more sustainable world for future generations!
The opportunity
In our Larne facility we currently require a senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager. This person will lead a team of 40 people including leaders and individual contributors. This is a very exciting time to be in Large Electric Power group we have significant growth and a challenging supply landscape.
As the Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for scheduling planning managing all materials and critical logistics activities on the site. All of this is done to support the production at our Larne facility but also has responsibility for planning a sub supply of our power solutions packaging facilities who are located globally.
You will have detailed knowledge of supply chain design total cost management ranging from departmental budgets to material cost reduction and a proven track record in managing others.
You will work on a global leadership team who are responsible for all supply supporting our Large Electric Power solutions business this is a role that will equip the person with detailed CAT experience and connections to many other parts of the wider CAT enterprise.
What you will do:
Work with a global team to schedule plan manage all materials and critical logistics activities.
Maintain communications with operations procurement logistics and distribution. Creating integrated processes to streamline supply chains.
Interact with sales engineering and facilities management on production schedules and expected deliverables.
Manage and direct the logistics specialists including training hiring and coaching.
Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks to guide supply chain planning and forecasting; monitoring planned vs. actual performance and presents results to senior management.
What you have:
Supply Chain Management - Level Extensive Experience:
Advises others on capacity issues at various points in the supply chain.
Consults on supply chain network design projects or processes.
Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches.
Participates in joint planning process design/redesign with clients and partners.
Inventory Management - Level Extensive Experience:
Ensures that the inventory is at an appropriate level and meets both internal and external requirements.
Applies systems and processes to identify and coordinate inventory requirements; resolves conflicts.
Reviews reports used for inventory management to find out related problems.
Ensures corporate inventory management processes and procedures are adhered to.
Logistics Management - Level Extensive Experience:
Manages logistics processes through process improvement prioritization and project planning.
Develops and analyzes logistics plans that affect production distribution and inventory.
Consults on all major logistics processes their interactions and operational requirements.
Supplier Management - Level Extensive Experience:
Monitors supplier performance; works to resolve discrepancies between performance and agreements.
Builds and maintains partnerships with multiple and/or large suppliers.
Evaluates issues and terminates supplier relationships as appropriate; works with legal departments.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Level Expert:
Analyzes and discusses alternatives with multiple stakeholders.
Develops team in decision making tools to support facility planning and execution.
Effective Communications - Level Extensive Experience:
Reviews others writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
Confident with communicating with all levels of the business and external customers.
Performance Management - Level Extensive Experience:
Gives continuing feedback recognizes achievement and recommends improvement.
Defines and agrees upon performance goals and objectives with associates.
Identifies performance problem areas early on and defines specific improvement activities.
Adjusts and communicates performance objectives as necessary for team objectives.
Additional information:
There is up to a 25% travel requirement - Visiting suppliers Other CAT facilities and customers.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve 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. #CaterpillarNI #LI
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Posting Dates:
August 27 2025 - September 10 2025The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
