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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
 

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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. 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.

Our Integrated Logistics (ILS) team provides end-to-end integrated logistics solutions designed, deployed, and executed to support Caterpillar’s global footprint of manufacturing plants, suppliers, distribution centers and dealers.  Capabilities include:

• Packaging Design and Returnable Container Management
• Inbound International and Domestic Transportation
• Logistics Network Operations – including Manufacturing Parts Nodes, Site Logistics and Cross Dock Operations
• Outbound Logistics – International and Domestic:  Specialized Cargo and Product Distribution Solutions
• Customs Operations – Ensuring shipment velocity (across international borders) while complying with import and export regulations throughout the world

As the Manager Supply Chain, you are responsible for leading the Supply Chain function for the Manufacturing Parts Network (MPN), with accountability for activities across the Americas. MPN is a global network comprised of 700 (plus) manufacturing operations serving as our internal customers, 2000 (plus) suppliers, and 7 logistics centers.  MPN provides the solution for small parts critical to making and selling Caterpillar products to manufacturing locations as well as Aftermarket parts.

Additional Information:

• Location:  Champaign, IL & Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 30% (Domestic & International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Do:

• Accountable for the supply base to MPN in the Americas
• Accountable for service to our manufacturing base in the region
• Supply chain facility support to the Midwest, South East, South West and Brazil Logistic Centers
• Provides leadership and direction to supply chain team responsible for the management of the Manufacturing Parts Network (MPN) supply functions
• Create a competitive advantage for our customers and the enterprise by developing, optimizing, and integrating the supply base, while delivering local service excellence
• Supply chain span-of-control includes supply chain processes, planning, material requirements, inventory management, demand and orders management, and supply chain performance
• Provides input to MPN goals and strategy development.  Accountable for development of the supply chain organizational design, key enterprise inventory metrics, point-of-use material availability via On-Time-In-Lines (OTIL), and reduction of cash-to-cash cycle time
• Ensures production schedules provide proper availability to customers while balancing supply constraint issues
• Accountable for supply chain performance improvements including supplier performance.  Works closely with relevant functional areas and assigns resources to supply chain performance improvement projects
• Manages department resources, providing focus, motivation, and encouragement to direct reports.  This position is responsible for coaching, developing and mentoring department resources.  Responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of direct reports, including development, capability building and succession planning.  Leads effort to improve communications and align across all functions
• Responsible for departmental budget and cost management and driving projects to improve overall cost-to-serve
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree related to Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, or other related fields

• Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling logistical processes.

• 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.

• Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.

• Forecasting: Knowledge of forecasting tools, approaches and practices; ability to determine product demand and estimate production requirements and loads.

• Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.

 

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• 5 (plus) years of supply chain or related experience with both manufacturing and distribution networks in a global network serving global customers
• Direct leadership experience in a manufacturing or distribution network
• Knowledge and experience with Lean/6 Sigma driving RCCA and FMEA analysis on business processes
• Ability to translate strategic vision to actionable performance
• Ability to use Microsoft Office 365 tools like PowerBI to drive network visibility and improvement
• Experience using cloud-based supply chain planning systems across a global network
• APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification
• Knowledge of and experience with transportation processes and systems like GT Nexus, GTOC, etc.
• Budgetary experience including P&L management
• Prior experience working in the MPN organization is a plus
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to use these skills to drive team performance improvements
• Develop and deploy creative/original solutions to complex problems 

What You Will Get:

You’ll have the opportunity to work with dealers and multiple teams across Caterpillar (Cat Trade COE, Cat Insurance Services, Cat Legal, Division Compliance, and Distribution Services Divisions) to mitigate risk and ensure all aspects of warranty claiming comply with applicable regulations.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.  Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

July 28, 2026 - August 11, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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