Logistics Solution & Design Manager

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. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Opportunity: As a Logistics Planning & Design Manager, you will develop, implement, and support processes to ensure a plan for every part and maintain appropriate and timely stock levels of materials, components, and equipment. Your role will support the manufacturing and delivery of products across one or more large facilities. You are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Oversee team efforts to achieve supply chain performance targets, focusing on inventory control, inventory flow, and improved order-to-delivery results.
• Coordinate and manage projects such as warehouse storage design, space utilization, kitting, and lean methodology.
• Support daily logistical operational requirements and determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels for material movement.
• Develop and manage the department budget and capital expenditure.
• Utilize analytical tools to develop logistics metrics, improve efficiency, and monitor performance.
• Develop operating strategies, plans, and procedures, and conduct studies to identify cost reduction or process improvement opportunities.

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Planning: Develops, refines, and communicates tactical plans, ensuring they are linked to the overall strategic plan and integrated with the business plan.
• Analytical Thinking: Seeks discrepancies in information, identifies possible causes based on experience and research, and breaks down complex problems into component parts.
• Effective Communications: Provides feedback and coaching on writing or presentations, adapting them for the intended audience while demonstrating empathy and assertiveness.
• Logistics Management: Manages logistics processes through improvement, prioritisation, and project planning, while implementing systems to monitor shipment status and delivery dates.

What You May Have:

• Knowledge of SAP implementation and management.
• AutoCAD & logistical software.
• PRINCE2 or similar qualification.

What you will get: One Company, Limitless Opportunities. Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment: Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, 12% Bonus, Private Medical Cover (employee only family added at cost), Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vision & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).