Business Process Lead - Global Logistics

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Logistics Business Process Lead is responsible for optimizing logistics operations, transportation management, and carrier payment processes across international supply chains. The role oversees the implementation and execution of programs designed to improve quality, reduce cost, mitigate supplier risks, and enhance operational performance. The position requires leading cross-functional teams, managing third-party logistics partners, and deploying global systems and processes to support strategic business objectives.

Requirements

Analytical Thinking
Influencing
Interpersonal Relationships
Problem Solving
Project Management
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma Methodology

Nice To Haves

An Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Global Transportation/Trade or similar degree.
Consulting experience
Six Sigma certification
Trade Automation
Familiarity with Transportation management systems, warehouse management systems, freight audit and payment technologies
Tableau, Power BI, Python, SQL, Statistics

Responsibilities

Design and develop Six Sigma programs and supporting systems to drive quality and process improvements.
Lead Six Sigma project portfolios to achieve measurable operational improvements.
Integrate Six Sigma methodologies into organizational operations.
Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and service levels across global logistics.
Strengthen systems that identify and mitigate supplier risks.
Lead cross-functional teams to deploy global logistics systems and compliance frameworks.
Support financial analysis improvements for forecasting, budgeting, and cost accounting.
Enhance contract and rate negotiation processes with logistics providers.
Own freight payment systems and rate management repositories.
Manage multiple assignments simultaneously under urgent deadlines.
Oversee documentation, cost accounting, and process standardization.
Support sourcing improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Ensure best-in-class data quality in logistics systems and reporting.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Plan and monitor program development to ensure quality standards.
Organize and coordinate teams working on diverse components of digital programs.
Serve as a liaison across logistics and adjacent functions.