Senior Manager Logistics

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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.

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.

IT IS YOUR TIME

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.

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.

If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation.

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Job Description:

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, we're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.

The Senior Manager Logistics will lead Piracicaba Distribution Center, managing logistics activities using Lean principles to provide safe, compliant, and efficient results at our Piracicaba Distribution Center (DC). The Piracicaba DC supports our Latin America dealers through the Parts Distribution Network by getting parts to our customers as quickly, efficiently, and safely as possible. Our goal is to get the right part to the right place at the right time.

What You Will Do:

• As the top priority, maintain and grow a Safety Focused culture and work environment.
• Ensure that all security and compliance requirements for the site are consistently met.
• Leading the day-to-day operation with support of management team.
• Responsible for policies and programs, which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability.
• Managing operations performance to ensure KPI's and financial targets are achieved.
• Responsible for distribution operation processes which include but are not limited to receiving, storage, order filling, packing, shipping, quality control, inspection, inventory counts and related functions.
• Developing and implementing operations changes to improve performance.
• Preparing budget and objectives and various reports.
• Building a collaborative relationship with dealers, suppliers, contractors, internal customers, process partners, and the community.
• Responsible for all employee related activities of the facility.
• Working with HR Manager, when appropriate, to recruit, select, develop, and train staff.
• Maintaining the site property and oversight of maintenance and janitorial services.
• Purchasing and maintaining equipment, vehicles and procuring office and storeroom supplies.
• Working with management team to develop/review operational procedures and quality plans to ensure the operation complies with local government requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.
  
  

Skills:

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.

Warehouse Management: Knowledge of the policies, processes and systems of warehouse management; ability to effectively manage one or more warehouses or distribution centers.

Distribution Center Management: Knowledge of distribution processes, issues and considerations; ability to effectively manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of inventory to stores and/or customers.

Inventory Management: Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage organization's materials, commodities, merchandises, or products.

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.

Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering
• Pre-Advanced English
  
  

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Previous experience leading and managing direct reports including demonstrated success in coaching, driving results, delivering performance feedback, and motivating a team.
• Experience with both interpreting and analyzing financial and operating statements.
• Previous experience in fostering a learning culture, leading with Lean principles.
• Previous robust multi-functional background in plant operations, logistics, and supply chain.
• Previous experience developing and owning a positive facility culture and employee experience.
• Demonstrated values-based leadership experience in leading large teams, preferably within an operations environment.
  
  

Additional Information:

Required Travel: 25% (Domestic/International)

This position requires the candidate to work on-site five days a week.

Some of the offered benefits*:

• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Medicines reimbursement
• Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program
• Private pension plan
• Profit share
• Christmas basket
• Life and personal insurance
• Extended maternity and paternity leave
• Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport
• Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit elegibility may vary by position and location
  
  

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Posting Dates:

agosto 22, setembro 7, 2025

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

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• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesConstruction and Machinery Manufacturing

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