Manager Logistics

3 weeks ago


Lafayette, United States Caterpillar Financial Service Corp Full time

Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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. Lafayette Logistics Manager - Distribution Location: Lafayette, Indiana Relocation Assistance Available Your Work Shapes the World Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us. JOB PURPOSE: To provide and manage the receipt and distribution of direct material within the plant, shipment of miscellaneous and interplant material, management of cribs and implementation of cost effective material handling plans. Logistics management is responsible for developing and overseeing proper material flow utilizing CPS guidelines/principles. This includes communicating with the transportation group and carriers to optimize external material flow. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Direct Reports include Logistics Engineers, Logistics Analysts, and Distribution Production Managers. Primary responsibilities include optimizing transportation, providing on-site material logistics functions, managing 3PL’s and driving improvements in point of use availability. Distribution

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Production, indirect and miscellaneous material (including metallic scrap) is moved within the plan and surrounding areas by means of the intra plant vehicles.Incumbent manages indirect inventory levels and the daily operations in the major tools and supplies disbursement and tool grinding cribs. Also responsible for logistics services contracts including the daily operational activities of supporting deconsolidation centers, logistics service centers, and inbound logistics centers. Responsible for the scheduling of supplier deliveries by common carrier and administration of returnable container programs. 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. Responsible for 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. Logistics Planning

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Incumbent provides management for the development and implementation of cost-effective material handling plans, including purchased logistics services, and material handling equipment. This involves providing tactical plans, machines and equipment, and multiple shift operation and sets general policy including schedules to be followed on all three 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. Challenge is to implement cost effective projects within acceptable parameters for schedule, budget, cost reduction and return on investment while providing uninterrupted, quality service to customers. The position manages a work unit of management, salaried, and hourly employees where planning, scheduling monitoring, and reviewing work of subordinates is required. The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates. Basic Qualifications: College or university degree, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experienceAND 6 years of progressively responsible supply chain job experience Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma Project Management principles Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills Excellent teamwork and leadership skills Develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems Solid logistics and manufacturing knowledge Top Candidates will also have: Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background Experience in Supply Chain / Logistics or Transportation Management APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification Knowledge of material handling equipment Material distribution experience Solid product knowledge Able to build strong relationships with various stakeholders. Working understanding of the various materials systems and how they interrelate Capable of working and communicating with a variety of company (all levels) and supplier personnel Additional Information: Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN Relocation assistance is available for this position This position

may require less than 10% travel. Sponsorship is NOT approved for this position. This position will close on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 11:59 PM. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants for this position 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: April 17, 2024 - April 28, 2024

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