Career Area:
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.
The 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 DistributionofCat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25) .
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.
Caterpillar customers and their equipment are hard at work in every corner of the globe, and they cannot afford to slow down or stop. They need our machines, engines, and parts to do the world's work. That's what our logistics team makes possible using the latest digital, analytics and data forecasting tools to move material where it needs to be, when it needs to be there. Want to join this process-driven, results-oriented group? The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) currently has an opening for a Senior Logistics Manager located at our facility in Griffin, GA. As a Senior Logistics Manager at Caterpillar, you will have an opportunity to manage a large-sized logistics center to ensure efficient, high degrees of client satisfaction and timely processing and distribution parts for Logistics Division clients.
Responsibilities:
Managing a more complex or larger facility which can include multiple clients within the facility or more sophisticated processes such as those found in a manufacturing parts node facility (i.e., large receiving areas, repackaging, export/import, heavy kitting operations, etc.).
Promoting/supporting day-to-day operational safety issues with support of management team.
Managing operations to ensure client service levels and financial targets (costs, budgets, variable margin and before-tax profit) are achieved.
Responsible for distribution operation processes which include but are not limited to receiving, storage, kitting, subassembly, order filling, packing, shipping, quality control, inspection, inventory counts, indirect supply scheduling, returns, and related functions to provide shipping and receiving accuracy, inventory reconciliation and making decisions on defective material.
Responsible for repackaging operations.
Working with management team to develop/review operational procedures and quality plans to ensure the operation complies with local government requirements.
Evaluating and updating metrics to assess performance and implement enhancement/improvements.
Developing and implementing operations changes to reduce costs and/or improve efficiency.
Responsible for all employee related activities of the facility.
Working with HR Manager, when appropriate, to recruit, select, develop, and train staff.
Partnering with HR Manager to participate in agency contract negotiations and administering staffing contract with the agency workforce.
Working closely with management team to determine methods to monitor the facility for security, metrics, environmental, and maintaining the property by providing building maintenance and janitorial services.
Purchasing and maintaining equipment, vehicles and purchasing office and storeroom supplies.
Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or relevant field.
7 (plus) years of experience in warehouse logistics operations and/or manufacturing operations.
Deep understanding of logistics operations and manufacturing operations.
The ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
Top Candidates will also have:
Good human relations and communications (oral and written) skills, and ability to make independent decisions with very little direct supervision.
Ability to engage and manage a diverse workforce.
Project management experience.
Material kitting experience.
Experience in Engine manufacturing.
Experience running multiple warehouse operations at the same time.
Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.
Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Solid understanding of supply chain practices and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work with/collaborate with other business units to achieve success.
Additional Information:
Position Location: Griffin, GA (USA)
This position does offer relocation assistance.
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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.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
