Manager Logistics

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

10d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Manager develops, oversees, and continuously improves logistics, warehousing, transportation, and material flow operations supporting end-to-end supply chain execution for the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division. The position leads internal warehouse and dock operations, third-party logistics providers, facility fleet management, material movement to point-of-use operations, material movement automation support, and strategic warehouse partner relationships to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of materials and services.

Requirements

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.
Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
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.
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.
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.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Supply Chain Management - Manufacturing: 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations or Transportation Management
Solid logistics, operations and manufacturing knowledge
Extensive material distribution experience
Knowledge of material handling equipment
Working understanding of the various materials systems and how they interrelate
Capable of working and communicating with a variety of company (all levels) and supplier personnel
Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma Project Management principles
APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of safety excellence by proactively identifying, assessing, and reducing high-energy hazards and exposure risks, ensuring compliance with enterprise safety standards and driving incident prevention across warehouse, dock, fleet, and automated material handling operations.
Lead and optimize internal warehouse, dock, inventory, and material flow operations to support production requirements, customer commitments, safety objectives, and operational performance targets.
Manage third-party logistics (3PL) provider and off-site warehouse partners, establishing performance expectations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring service, quality, inventory accuracy, safety, and cost targets are achieved.
Oversee facility fleet operations, including forklifts, tuggers, carts, and material handling equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient support of manufacturing and warehouse activities.
Lead the operational support, performance management, and continuous improvement of automated material movement technologies, including autonomous mobile vehicles (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs/VGVs), and related fleet management systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient material flow while supporting the organization's automation growth strategy.
Manage and develop a team of logistics and warehouse professionals while ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and continuous improvement objectives.
Maintains service for industrial vehicle repair, which is responsible for performing all repairs and preventive maintenance all vehicles plant wide.