Senior Manager, Logistics

Caterpillar Inc.•Waco, TX

About The Position

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. 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. The Senior Manager, Logistics will lead manage logistics activities using Lean principles to provide safe, compliant, and efficient results at our Waco Distribution Center (DC). The Waco region supports our dealers through the Parts Distribution Network by getting parts to our customers as quickly, efficiently, and safely as possible. Our goal is to get the right part to the right place at the right time. The Waco region covers a wide variety of areas from demand planning and inventory management to dealer order support and receiving, storage, and shipping operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
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.
Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
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.
Problem Solving: 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.
Results Orientation: Knowledge of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets; ability to drive critical activities to completion.

Nice To Haves

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.
Previous experience working directly with Third Party Logistics (3PL’s).
Previous experience in 3PL Procurement Management.

Responsibilities

Determine and implement the best logistics plans to improve safety, compliance, quality, and production/distribution.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives for the supply and demand requirements and opportunities.
Direct the management of regional logistics services and budget to optimize the flow of materials and products, while delivering high levels of performance.
Interact with various department heads to develop trust-based relationships, resolve critical issues, and ensure operational and network goals are in line with the overall business strategy.
Lead and inspire highly effective regional teams to improve results, ensure compliance, and safely deliver business objectives using Lean principles.
Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.