Logistics and Warehouse Manager

Kiel - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

Logistics and Warehouse Manager

At Caterpillar werecommittedto our customers who build a better more sustainable world with our products services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should choose us. Were exploring new ideas and opportunities innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrows growth. Through it all we areone team creating and delivering world-class products services and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics and Warehouse Manager to join our Large Power Systems team to support Caterpillar large engine production at our Kiel facility.

What You Will Do:

Introduce and develop warehousing and logistics plans and processes that affect production distribution and inventory.
Manage the day-to-day operations of all shifts for an on-site warehouse with a team of up to 40.
Manage staffing development and performance management programs for warehouse staff
Oversee warehouse and internal material movement operations ensuring that safety and schedules and performance requirements are met and resources are used effectively.
Monitor overall warehouse and logistics performance and implement safety cost and quality control mechanisms.
Ensure the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound environment.
Inspire continuous improvement of logistics processes through process improvement prioritization and project planning.
Own the development and maintenance cost estimates forecasts and cost models.

What You Have (Key Skills/Experience Required):

Knowledge and significant experience of managing a warehouse and logistics operations.
Warehouse Operations: Knowledge of warehouse operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a warehouse or facility for products.
Warehouse Safety: Knowledge of warehouse safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers environment and site.
Warehouse Standards Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards procedures and policies in warehouse and logistics activities; ability to plan guide and monitor processes for compliance.
Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods tools and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organizations performance management system practices and tools to developing and improving individual team and organizational performance.
Degree or equivalent experience desired
Very good German (at least C1) and very good English skills (at least B2).

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

Previous Experience of Warehouse Processes & Practices.

Additional Information:

This role requires your presence at our Kiel facility and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Note - Relocation assistance may be provided to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

A valid work permit or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.

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 the past 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.

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Manager

Career Area:Supply Chain and LogisticsJob 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 s...