Senior Manager Logistics

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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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar youre joining a global team who care not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dont just 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.

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. We touch nearly everyelement of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities technology and operational excellence.

As the Senior Manager Logistics you will develop oversee and strive to maximize the efficiency of the logistics and distribution network necessary to provide end-to-end supply chains. This role will plan for new network partners designs and capacity and capability growth strategies to meet targeted customer service levels network resiliency risk management and enterprise strategic goals.

Additional Information:

• Location: Morton IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 20% (Domestic & International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None.

What You Will Do:

Design and optimize logistics plans and processes to meet supply chain demands and ensure customer satisfaction. This includes MGPPs to address performance shortfalls and growth. Must be knowledgeable of industry benchmarks innovation and trends in process and technology.
Manage a team of staff to evaluate and implement logistics programs and activities in compliance with related regulations for an organization. Responsible for developing a talent pipeline for practitioners individual contributors and the next generation of leaders. Must be able to effectively collaborate across the end-to-end value chain across multiple functional areas and disciplines.
Develop mechanisms and metrics to monitor P&L and forecast costs savings and performance for all transportation modes. Understands the data available and the data missing to then develop a comprehensive future looking performance metrics and measurement plan aligned with strategy.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):
Education Requirement: Bachelors degree or 10 years of equivalent working experience

Continuous Transformation: Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; ability to understand adapt oneself to respond to and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization.

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.

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.

Inventory Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials work-in-progress and finished goods.

Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.

Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand monitor update control or enhance existing business or work processes.

Supply Chain Management: 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.

Warehouse Management: Knowledge of the policies processes and systems of warehouse management; ability to effectively manage one or more warehouses or distribution centers-

What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):

ASCM Certification Logistics Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) highly desired.

Experience working in distribution centers

SAP and/or Warehouse Management Systems experience

What You Will Get:

Through it allweareone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the more about theCaterpillarExperience.

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.

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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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