Distribution Consultant

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Job 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.

At Caterpillar we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented bright and driven individuals we wouldnt 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 Distribution Consultant in Morton IL.

OurProduct Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)is one of the most innovative divisions within PSLD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is ourcustomers 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.

Werecommittedto 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. Were exploring new ideas and opportunities innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrows growth.

Job Summary:

As a Distribution Consultant in the Parts Policy and Outbound Value Chain team you will be the primary contact for Transportation-related Policy and Outbound Value Chain activities. You will actively engage with dealers Transportation Operations Dealer Services IT and other process partners. You will also lead projects to improve velocity and adjust Transportation-related policies.

Additional Info:

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5 day-a-week schedule in the Morton IL office.
• Relocation Offered: None.
• Sponsorship Offered: None.
• Travel: Up to 5%

What You Will Do:

• Applying process improvement tools and assisting with the implementation of efficient and competitive logistics solutions particularly focused on lead-time to dealers.
  Coordinating with operations functions to define critical parameters and develop plans for process control and improvements.
• Managing freight-related Parts Policies and application of Non-Facing Airfreight waivers.
• Evaluating logistics processes and workflows conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for process-related concerns.
• Managing Salesforce development and maintenance for Policy team.

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying evaluating introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use strategies practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Bachelors degree or higher in Supply Chain Management Business or related degree
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Experience in Transportation
• Salesforce experience
• Experience with data extraction and analysis tools such as SAS or SQL

What You Will Get:

• Through it all we areone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
• Learn more about theCaterpillar Experience.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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:

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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