Senior Manager, Logistics

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.

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 from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters). 

As the Senior Manager, Logistics you will serve as the General Manager.  In this role you will be responsible for leading the Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center located in Arvin, California.  This role handles critical activities including attaining Safety, employee engagement, Quality, performance efficiency, and shipping/receiving functions; operating at levels which meet customers’ needs and established financial benchmarks.

The position requires a values-based, strategic, high-energy individual with both stamina and mental quickness to be able to work and thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Additional Information:

• Location:   Arvin, CA (United States)
• Required Travel:   10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered:   None.
• US Work Sponsorship Offered:   None.

What You Will Do:

• As the top priority, maintain and grow a Safety Focused culture and work environment.
• Ensure that all security and compliance requirements for the site are consistently met.
• Leading the day-to-day operation with support of management team.
• Responsible for policies and programs, which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability.
• Managing operations performance to ensure KPI’s and financial targets are achieved.
• Responsible for distribution operation processes which include but are not limited to receiving, storage, order filling, packing, shipping, quality control, inspection, inventory counts and related functions.
• Developing and implementing operations changes to improve performance.
• Preparing budget and objectives and various reports.
• Building a collaborative relationship with dealers, suppliers, contractors, internal customers, process partners, and the community.
• Responsible for all employee related activities of the facility.
• Working with HR Manager, when appropriate, to recruit, select, develop, and train staff.
• Maintaining the site property and oversight of maintenance and janitorial services.
• Purchasing and maintaining equipment, vehicles and procuring office and storeroom supplies.
• Working with management team to develop/review operational procedures and quality plans to ensure the operation complies with local government requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Project Management:  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. 
  • Utilizes preferred tools, techniques, and methods for estimating project cost and time.  Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes, and monitors significant projects. 
  • Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans. 
  • Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.  Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties. 
  • Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.
• Warehouse Management:  Knowledge of the policies, processes, and systems of warehouse management; ability to effectively manage one or more warehouses or distribution centers. 
  • Maintains warehouse equipment and facilities.
  •  Performs basic warehousing activities such as receiving, putting away, picking, packing, and shipping merchandise. 
  • Analyzes and documents key performance indicators of warehouse management in own area. 
  • Assists in implementing mechanization approaches and techniques in a distribution center. 
  • Collects and translates the business requirements for specifications of warehouse management systems.
• Distribution Center Management:  Knowledge of distribution processes, issues, and considerations; ability to effectively manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of inventory to stores and/or customers. 
  • Participates in distribution network analysis and network modeling activities.  Manages all aspects of one or more distribution centers. 
  • Continues to mechanize distribution center activities. 
  • Explains and walks through a complete distribution center network; participates in design. 
  • Assesses alternative distribution designs and considerations for demand and source locations. 
  • Implements tools for sharing inventory and distribution information with other computer systems.
• Inventory Management:   Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage organization's materials, commodities, merchandises, or products. 
  • Coordinates daily work of inventory management for different locations within a facility or a supply network. 
  • Devises standard inventory management benchmarks to improve the processes. 
  • Ensures that the inventory is at an appropriate level and meets both internal and external requirements. 
  • Provides guidance on inventory management for a specific product group or location. 
  • Applies systems and processes to identify and coordinate inventory requirements; resolves conflicts. 
  • Reviews reports used for inventory management to find out related problems.
• Logistics Management:   Knowledge of the processes, tools, and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods, materials, and supplies. 
  • Develops and analyzes logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory.  Manages logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and project planning. 
  • Implements and maintains monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipped date, in transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date. 
  • Works with historical, legislative, and practical issues associated with domestic freight. 
  • Participates in contract negotiations and interfaces with selected carriers necessary to maintain expected levels of service. 
  • Consults on all major logistics processes, their interactions, and operational requirements.
• Supply Chain Management:   Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices, and tools for controlling the whole processes. 
  • Recognizes software systems or components used to manage supply chain. 
  • Participates in supply chain analysis and uses it to spot trends and improvement opportunities. 
  • Discusses considerations for integrating partner and supplier transactions. 
  • Summarizes supply chain considerations for different types of products. 
  • Works with a specific part of supply chain management process.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Previous experience leading and managing direct reports including demonstrated success in coaching, driving results, delivering performance feedback, and motivating a team.
• Experience with both interpreting and analyzing financial and operating statements.
• Previous experience in fostering a learning culture, leading with Lean principles.
• Previous robust multi-functional background in plant operations, logistics, and supply chain.
• Previous experience developing and owning a positive facility culture and employee experience.
• Demonstrated values-based leadership experience in leading large teams, preferably within an operations environment.
   

What You Will Get:

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:

$153,000.00 - $229,440.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

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:

November 21, 2024 - November 26, 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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