Logistics Manager

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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 Logistics Manager in Houston TX.

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 Logistics Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the operational execution of Machines and Work Tools through our North America Equipment Processing Centers-ensuring high quality and velocity standards are met.

Additional Info:

• Location: Houston TX (United States)
  • This position will be based out of our vendor facility in Houston TX and not at a specific Caterpillar manufacturing or logistics location.
• Work Hours: Monday Friday (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM)
• Required Travel: Up to 15% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None.

What You Will Do:

• Operations Management
• Analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production distribution and inventory specific to area of responsibility.
• Improving logistics processes through process improvement prioritization RCCAs and project planning.
• Ensuring day-to-day 3PL physical and transactional operational execution
• Executing Production Schedule between Caterpillar and 3PL
• Tracking of Caterpillar KPI performance and completes RCCAs when KPIs not achieved
• Managing 3PL operational performance and acts as single point of contact
• Conducting audits to verify adherence to the process.
• Supporting Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) and Cycle Counting
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Supports the development and execution of quality assurance strategies processes guidelines and control plans which assure quality and reliability of manufactured products.
• Implement Quality Control and Assurance with Caterpillar 3PL based on Caterpillar Product Group provided standard work and Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) checklists.

What You Have (Required Skills):

• 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.
• Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge experience and skills into real practice.
• Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers distribution centers manufacturing facilities and customers.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Technical understanding of the manufacturing and quality processes.
• Three (3) plus years of progressively responsible Quality Manufacturing Engineering Production or Operations experience.
• SAP Mach1 Experience
• Power BI Experience
• Salesforce Experience
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
• 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.

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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