Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

Develops, oversees, and strives to maximize the efficiency of the targeted logistics, distribution and production replenishment networks necessary to provide end-to-end supply chains, typically for 1 location.

Designing and optimizing logistics plans and targeted processes to meet production demands and ensure customer satisfaction.

Managing a team of staff to evaluate and implement logistics programs and activities in compliance with related regulations for an organization.

Developing mechanisms and metrics to monitor and forecast costs, savings and performance for targeted transportation modes.

Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Science / commerce or equivalent

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in logistics functions with atleast 3 years in leadership roles.

Continuous Transformation: Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; Seeks challenging opportunities or assignments to grow and develop one's own knowledge, skills and abilities.

Explains lessons or experiences learned from mistakes and failures as well as successes.

Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.

Participates in gathering and analyzing an organization's data based on requirements.

Follows proper data gathering and analysis processes and policies.

Utilizes basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.





Reports problems that arise in the data collection process.

Documents data from various sources and in various formats.

Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Logistics Operations Management: Knowledge of logistics node management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.

Helps minimize bottlenecks and delays and the resulting impact on operating costs.

Uses real-time inventory software, with guidance, to move supplies where needed, when needed.

Maintains item and inventory management records.

Works with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) processes and operations.

Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.

Uses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance.

Participates in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks.

Works with logistics in a domestic environment.

Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.

Under guidance,



plans and estimates simple projects.

Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.

Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.

Produces standard project status reports.

Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; Recognizes software systems or components used to manage supply chain.

Summarizes supply chain considerations for different types of products or components.

Participates in supply chain analysis and uses it to spot trends and improvement opportunities.

Works with a specific part of supply chain management process.

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Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).

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If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. 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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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