Manager Supply Chain

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.

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers.

Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

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

As the Manager Supply Chain, you are responsible for leading the Supply Chain function for the Manufacturing Parts Network (MPN), with accountability for activities across the Americas. MPN is a global network comprised of 700 (plus) manufacturing operations serving as our internal customers, 2000 (plus) suppliers, and 7 logistics centers. MPN provides the solution for small parts critical to making and selling Caterpillar products to manufacturing locations as well as Aftermarket parts.

• Location:
  
  Champaign, IL & Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel:
  Up to 30% (Domestic & International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered:
  None
• US Work Sponsorship Offered:
  None

• Accountable for the supply base to MPN in the Americas
• Accountable for service to our manufacturing base in the region
• Supply chain facility support to the Midwest, South East, South West and Brazil Logistic Centers
• Provides leadership and direction to supply chain team responsible for the management of the Manufacturing Parts Network (MPN) supply functions
• Create a competitive advantage for our customers and the enterprise by developing, optimizing, and integrating the supply base, while delivering local service excellence
• Supply chain span-of-control includes supply chain processes, planning, material requirements, inventory management, demand and orders management, and supply…