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.

WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS
 
What matters most to you?  Is it being part of a strong team?  Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!
 

Job Summary
Caterpillar currently has openings for Logistics Manager located in Seguin, Texas. As a Logistics Manager, you will optimize logistics transportation, providing on-site material logistics functions, packaging and RCM guidance, Capital Leadership and driving improvements in point of use availability and material presentation.
 
What you will do

• Manages inventory levels and the daily operations in the major tools and supplies disbursement and tool grinding cribs.
• Responsible for logistics process designs and working with Logistics execution. 
• Will work with Packaging and RCM teams on process improvements and reducing costs
• Stay aligned with Manufacturing Engineering on material presentation and POU usage 
• Coordination of inbound material control, carrier collaboration, establishing milk runs, coordinating third party logistics services, plant site material logistics, and managing supermarkets and kitting processes.
• Optimizing material flow throughout the plant site, ensuring availability of needed resources, to include operating personnel and material handling equipment, always working to eliminate traffic bottlenecks.
•  Provides management for the development and implementation of cost-effective material handling plans, including purchased logistics services, and material handling equipment.
• Responsible for multiple shift operation and sets general policy including schedules to be followed on all shifts, servicing production area needs in off shift hours.  
• Supervises daily activities of staff by coaching, delegating, monitoring progress and providing direction and technical support 
• Plans for future material handling needs, equipment, and manpower requirements and prepares operating budget for assigned areas.
• Works closely with Purchasing, Requirements, Manufacturing, Factory Engineering, Traffic, suppliers and other areas to ensure customer needs are met utilizing least total cost alternatives.
• Implement cost effective projects within acceptable parameters for schedule, budget, cost reduction and return on investment while providing uninterrupted, quality service to customers.
   

What you Will Have

• College or university degree related to Supply Chain, Engineering, or Manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• Analytical Thinking: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.
• Experience in the development and deployment of Supply Chain / Logistics Processes.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
• Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems.
• Solid logistics and manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience in Supply Chain / Logistics or Transportation Management.
• Extensive material distribution experience.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment.
• Working understanding of the various materials and operations systems and how they interrelate.
• Capable of working and communicating with a variety of company (all levels) and supplier personnel.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance to Seguin TX will be offered
• Less than 10% Travel

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

October 7, 2024 - October 13, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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