Senior Manager Supply Chain
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
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Caterpillar Peterlee is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations, driving strategy and improvements across a 250-employee facility in Peterlee, UK. The role emphasizes operational excellence, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration with global teams.
You will shape the future of the site through data-driven decisions, Lean practices, and a focus on resilience, efficiency, and customer outcomes within a multinational manufacturing
Qualifications
- Experience leading supply chain in a large manufacturing setting.
- Degree-qualified or equivalent in a related field.
- Strong strategic and analytical capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations and strategy.
- Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement.
- Develop high-performing teams and coaching.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration across global network.
- Measure and improve key enterprise performance metrics.
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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.
Location: Peterlee, County Durham, UK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, | 36.5 hours per week
Salary: £99,310 - £124,138
Reference: R0000394755
- Domestic relocation support is available for this position
- Approximately 10% travel required
- 5 Days on site
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Caterpillar's manufacturing facilities at a time of continued growth and transformation. As Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will lead all supply chain activities across the Peterlee site, driving operational excellence, supplier performance and end-to-end supply chain strategy.
Working as a key member of the Business Unit Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in supporting a modern manufacturing operation that continues to invest in automation, digital technologies and advanced manufacturing processes. Leading an organisation of approximately 250 employees, you will help shape the future of the facility, develop high-performing teams and deliver improvements that enhance efficiency, resilience and customer outcomes.
This role offers a unique combination of strategic influence, operational leadership and people development, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a global organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
Caterpillar Peterlee is the global source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, manufacturing an eight-model product range serving industries including mining, construction, quarrying and aggregates.
Our facility combines advanced manufacturing techniques, robotics, automation to deliver products that support customers worldwide. Every machine produced in Peterlee contributes to projects and operations across the globe.
- Shape and deliver the facility's supply chain strategy as a member of the Business Unit Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with regional and global priorities.
- Lead strategic sourcing, category management and S&OP activities to drive business performance.
- Deliver supply chain objectives and key enterprise performance measures through continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure supply continuity, operational efficiency and delivery to customer demand.
- Develop supplier resilience and performance through strategic partnerships and continuous improvement.
- Drive improvements across planning, logistics and inventory management to deliver business and customer outcomes.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Build organisational capability through coaching, talent development and succession planning.
- Foster strong alignment and communication across supply chain, logistics and manufacturing teams.
- Develop strategic supplier and stakeholder relationships to strengthen supply chain and value chain performance.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration across the business and global network to achieve shared objectives.
- Drive supply chain performance by managing key operational metrics and using data-driven insights to deliver continuous improvement and business results.
- Degree-qualified or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
You will bring significant experience within a complex manufacturing, operations or supply chain environment, alongside the ability to lead both strategic initiatives and operational execution.
- Strategic thinking and long-term planning experience
- Strong analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Supply chain forecasting and demand planning expertise
- Inventory management and optimisation
- Logistics and distribution management
- Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Supplier relationship and performance management
- Change leadership and transformation delivery
- Data-driven decision makingExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certification.
- Experience leading large-scale business transformation initiatives.
- Strong commercial and business acumen.
- A track record of developing innovative solutions to complex operational challenges.
- Experience establishing policies, governance frameworks and performance standards.
- Deep understanding of supply chain best practice in a manufacturing environment.
- Extensive leadership experience within Supply Chain and/or Operations.
- Experience in inventory management, purchasing, logistics, distribution or supplier management.
- Exposure to modern supply chain systems, digital technologies and global operations.
- Demonstrated success in delivering meaningful improvements in safety, performance and operational effectiveness.
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
- 25 days annual leave,
- Up to 31% Bonus
- Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
- Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
- Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
Joining Caterpillar means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
At Peterlee, you'll find:
- A supportive and inclusive culture
- Opportunities to influence strategy and drive meaningful change
- Ongoing professional development and career growth
- The chance to lead at scale within a global organisation
- A workplace focused on safety, respect and continuous learning
For more than 100 years, Caterpillar has helped customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our products and services support industries that shape modern life, from construction and mining to energy and infrastructure.
Together with our global dealer network, we deliver innovative solutions that help customers succeed while contributing to a lower-carbon future.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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