Manager, Distribution

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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.

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 the Manager Distribution for our Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Clayton OH you will serve as a front-line leader supervising 20-25 hourly personnel. The Clayton Distribution Center plays an important role within the Parts Distribution Network. The Clayton DC is an entry point for North American suppliers in turn supply other global DCs with this material.

Additional Information:

• Location: Clayton OH (United States)
• Work Schedule: Monday Friday (7:00 AM 3:00 PM ET)
• Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: No
• U.S Work Authorization Assistance Offered: No

What You Will Do:

• Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching training and reinforcement to maintain a positive work environment.
• Drive operational excellence by resolving issues improving processes and implementing productivity quality and service standards.
• Ensure safety and compliance by conducting daily safety meetings mentoring employees and enforcing proper equipment use and work procedures.
• Oversee inventory and equipment management including receiving processing storage and maintenance to support efficient operations.
• Manage administrative and workflow tasks such as payroll attendance and decision-making to enhance service levels and reduce costs.
• Other duties assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• 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.
• 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.
  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.
• 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.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Distribution Center Management: Knowledge of distribution center management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.
• Bachelors degree or higher
• Microsoft Office application knowledge
• Strong leadership initiative excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop working relationships with others
• Project management skills

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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