Logistics Manager

Job Description

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. As part of RI Factory Logistics, this role will support warehouse operations and inventory governance such as material inbound, picking, point of use operations and efficiently manage inventory governance, also the candidate possesses expert knowledge in SAP warehouse management system and leads the logistics governance. Basically, this role will continuously improve and enable warehouse operations from the point of inbound to point of use at the assembly processes and ensures compliance to inventory accuracy standards. Responsibilities Efficient handling for warehouse operations, inbound and outbound material movementsLeads a team size of about 20 ~ 40 to support the warehouse operations and inventory governanceImproves logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and project planningAssists on SAP warehouse management system for operations and projectsLeads on warehouse digitalization and technology initiativesProvides leadership in executing inventory governance such planning the inventory audits and enabling error free transactionsEnsures compliance towards enterprise inventory accuracy standardsDrives periodic reviews on warehouse and inventory performance Skill Descriptors 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 practicesProductively balances flow and accuracy of logistics transactionsDemonstrates expertise in SAP warehouse management systemsMotivates employees to meet or exceed the goals 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 Identifies many possible causes for a business problem based on prior experience and current research.Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variancesOrganizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situationQuantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of actionApproaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensusEnsures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisionsEvaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making processCollaborates in analysing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives. 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 Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.Uses varying problem-solving approaches and leads problem resolution effortsContributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems Required Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering (BE) / equivalent graduation/degree is a must7 to 10 years of work experience in warehouse operations / warehouse management systems / inventory management in manufacturing industryExpert knowledge in SAP WM / equivalent applicationsStrong interpersonal skills as role demands active collaboration with cross functional teams. Desired Qualifications Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt or Experience in Lean DeploymentMicrosoft 365, Power BI and Power Apps expertise Relocation is available for this position. Posting Dates May 12, 2025 - May 27, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.