Manager Logistics

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•$147,760 - $221,640•Onsite

About The Position

As the Manager Logistics, you will lead and oversee logistics and distribution operations across multiple facilities and value streams, driving efficiency, performance, and operational excellence. 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. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
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.
Knowledge of distribution center management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods to the customer.
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.
Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
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.
Knowledge of the policies, processes and systems of warehouse management; ability to effectively manage one or more warehouses or distribution centers

Nice To Haves

ASCM Certification Logistics Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)

Responsibilities

Designs and optimizes logistics plans and processes to meet internal partner needs while ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Leads and develops a team of section managers and frontline leaders to effectively execute logistics activities and achieve operational objectives.
Develops and maintains systems and metrics to monitor safety, quality, velocity, and cost performance, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.