Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

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.

Role:

Analyzes and develops transportation plans to control the movement of commodities throughout a manufacturing or distribution network to ensure the smooth running of operations at optimal transportation cost levels.

What the candidate will do:

Responsible for the management and oversight of freight movements into and out of Cat Parts San Luis Potosi Inbound Processing Center (IPC) and Distribution Center (DC) warehouse:

• Interface with suppliers, facilities, dealers, and internal and external transportation partners to facilitate the movement of freight.
• Manage daily activities i.e. trailer pools, On Time Pick (OTP), On Time Delivery (OTD), as it relates to transportation carriers and service providers.
• Manage operational relationships with transportation carriers and service providers.
• Manage transportation carrier performance metrics for all movements including international shipments i.e. Dray to/from Mexico Ports.
• Provide transportation carrier updates and RCCA’s to internal customer facilities and dealers.
• Manage jockey service performance metrics and associated yard management process.
• Manage Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process for all transportation lanes including domestic and cross-border.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for transportation network improvements.
• Point of contact for lane requirements and lane bids with Transportation Procurement.
• Lead and/or participate in Transportation and Cat Parts 6 Sigma projects as a Green Belt or Subject Matter Expert.
• Work with the Global Transportation team to replicate best practices and standardize transportation processes using CPS methodology.
• Participate and take leadership role in value stream activities or Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIW) as needed.

Education requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related
• Advance English Conversational

What skills the ideal candidate will have:

Process Management:

• Proven track record of developing, implementing, and controlling process improvement solutions.

Analytical Thinking:

• In depth data analysis knowledge
• Lead and/or participate in Transportation and Cat Parts 6 Sigma projects as a Green Belt or Subject Matter Expert.

Transportation :

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant operational transportation background.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for transportation network improvements.
• Work with the Global Transportation team to replicate best practices and standardize transportation processes using CPS methodology.

 Top Candidates will also have:

• Excellent presentation and communication skills. English and Spanish

Additional information:

• Shift from Monday to Friday
• Location: San Luis Potosi
• Don’t forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday​
• Sponsorship for foreign candidates aren´t available
• Domestic Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Final details

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Posting Dates:

November 21, 2025 - December 3, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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