Product Supply Network Lead

Career Area:

Procurement

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 Product Supply Network Lead you will lead the collaboration between Integrated Logistics Services (ILS) and other internal Caterpillar divisions, including, but not limited to, leadership meetings, development and execution of shared OPACC Improvement Agenda’s (OIA’s), facilitating resolution/communication related to urgent logistics incidents, support partner strategic initiatives needing transportation/logistics input, and general information sharing across the teams.

Additional Information:

• Location:   Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel:   25% - 50% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered:   None.
• Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model.  In addition to working onsite at our facility in Morton, IL, our hybrid work model allows employees the flexibility to work from home based on business need.

What You Will Do:

• Represent the Voice of the Customer (VOC) and the Voice of ILS between divisions to drive strategic alignment, ensure mutual accountability and effective communication channels between organizations.
  • New initiatives and ideas by either organization (network changes, product or supply sourcing changes, tools/functionality).
  • Ensure appropriate support on partner and ILS initiatives.
  • Navigate hierarchies to connect partners and ILS functional expertise.
• Develop strategic OIA’s between organizations to drive mutual focus and accountability towards goals.
• Manage partner-focused, strategic-level projects and programs.
• Engage organization leadership (Director-level and direct reports) in reviews on a regular cadence that focus on important/strategic initiatives and the current state of the business.
• Coordinate ILS expertise and industry connections to provide partners with logistics benchmarking information.
• Ensure logistics representation for Sourcing Councils and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail:   Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
  • Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
  • Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
  • Productively balances speed and accuracy.
  • Employs techniques for motivating personnel to meet or exceed accuracy goals.
  • Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
  • Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
• Effective Communications:   Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• 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.
• Teamwork:   Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with each team member.
  • Coordinates roles, responsibilities and interdependencies of all team members.
  • Identifies and addresses potential problems or issues within the team.
  • Works with large or multiple teams that span functions, issues, locations, and time zones.
  • Shows and promotes respect for differences and diversity.
  • Learns and utilizes special talents and work styles of team members.
• 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.
  • Champions organization's project management methodology, tools, and techniques.
  • Manages multiple high-risk, high-cost projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Coaches’ others in open communication among project stakeholders.
  • Monitors major projects for critical path and actual status versus planned.
  • Consults on project planning and management of high-risk, high-impact projects.
  • Monitors industry for fresh approaches and tools for project management.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.

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 .  The total rewards package, beyond based salary includes:

• Annual Incentive Bonus Plan*
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
• Paid Time Off Plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) Savings Plan including Company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility an incentive plan guideline

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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Posting Dates:

November 20, 2024 - December 3, 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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