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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. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

Role Definition

Analyzes and develops transportation plans to control the movement of commodities throughout a manufacturing or distribution network to ensure the smooth running of operations at optimal transportation cost levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing transportation plans and identifying opportunities for improvements to meet client needs.

• Implementing and maintaining monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipped date, in transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date.

• Generating and analyzing reports of transportation costs, carrier performance and lead times.

• Assisting in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity and providing solutions to reduce lead times.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors

Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

 Level Basic Understanding:

• Interprets process flow diagrams.

• Explains differences between a process and a project.

• Identifies process management initiatives in own area.

• Describes key business processes in own area.

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.

 Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.

• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.

• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.

• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

 Level Basic Understanding:

• Provides examples of the characteristics of effective business relationships.

• Identifies key business relationships in own organization.

• Describes the nature of a productive business relationship.

• Explains the benefits of building business partnerships.

Transportation - PHA: Knowledge of and experience with the means of transporting materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers the manufacturing facility.

 Level Working Knowledge:

• Works with at least one type of transportation mode and carrier.

• Ensures on time shipments; anticipates and resolves shipping problems.

• Describes common costs and associated billing and freight payment procedures.

• Describes pros and cons of different types of domestic transportation alternatives.

• Recounts process for issuing bids and analyzing responses from carriers.

Logistics Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods, materials and supplies.

 Level Basic Understanding:

• Documents internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about logistics management.

• Describes basic logistical processes and sub-processes.

• Explains how improvements in logistics contribute to competitive advantage in the marketplace.

• Identifies issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics.

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

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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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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