Logistics Systems Integration Lead

Caterpillar•Morton, IL

33d•$126,000 - $189,000•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't 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. At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn't 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 Systems Integration Lead in Morton, IL. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers 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. We're committed to 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. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities -innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth. Job Summary: The Logistics Systems Integration Lead oversees the design and development of business processes and drives the creation of IT system requirements to support Transportation, Trade, and Warehouse operations. This role is accountable for documenting logistics capability needs and partnering with cross-functional enterprise teams to ensure the development of appropriate Enterprise IT systems and requirements.

Requirements

Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
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.
Business Process Modeling and Architecture
Project Management
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
10 years of experience within transportation, trade, warehouse and supply chain functions with a focus on operations & systems
5 years experience of leading large enterprise programs
Experience improving operations at logistics facilities (medium to large size) and aligning systems to operational needs
Background in mainframe tools & technology
Certification in Supply Chain Management
Certification in Project Management

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multiple business partners to document the business processes and systems requirements to share with IT teams to realize project objectives
Represent multiple process/system needs and communicate these requirements to other representatives of the logistics and supply chain
Manage, analyze and maintain a large collection of data and documentation.
Articulation of business needs and ensure alignment of technical specifications
Application of deep knowledge of inventory, logistics, transportation and trade operations, best practices with both processes and technology
Responsible for tracking process improvements consistently across all business and IT systems deployments
The timely, accurate and concise communication of program status information.
Ability to operate independently at facilities and provide leadership to project teams
Accurately report project status, risk and mitigation plan
Ability to lead the review global operational locations, make improvement recommendations and work closely to implement improvements.
Deep understanding and adherence to IT systems development and deployment methodology standards
Provide operational global support and technical analysis for Logistical Systems