Transportation Specialist

Caterpillar Brazil; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Transportation Specialist, where your expertise will help shape logistics and supply chain processes. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring efficient transportation operations while focusing on safety and cost optimization. The position offers a chance to innovate and contribute to a sustainable future, making a real impact in a global organization. If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for logistics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 12% bonus

Flexible Buy in Benefits

Private Medical

Healthcare schemes

Vision & Dental schemes

Share Scheme (50% Company Matched)

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Caterpillar Advantage website

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field required.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in analytics software.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication with suppliers and transportation service providers.
• Identify and implement process improvements for logistics.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analytics

Supply Chain Management

Transportation Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Master's Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

MiniTab

SAS

Job description

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Transportation Specialist

Apply locations Desford, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0000303602

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

As the Transportation Specialist you are responsible for developing, executing, and monitoring certain steps of transportation processes and the support of executing strategies with Category Supply on suppliers, transportation service providers (carriers), in conjunction with Caterpillar facilities and Caterpillar dealers, developing transportation practices, gathering, and documenting customer requirements and executing based on those requirements.

At Caterpillar,we workto help our customers build a better world.Without our team of talented, bright, and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today.Now, this is your chance to join our team and do the workthat matters. We want you to help usenable customer success,make progress possible around the worldand help our communitiesgrowand thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as aTransportation Specialist.

We’recommittedtoour customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand andshowthevalue of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

What You Will Do:

• Manage communication and collaboration with suppliers, transportation service providers (carriers), Caterpillar facilities, and Caterpillar dealers on identified process defects.

• Identify, implement, and monitor process improvements that will enable operations to improve the transportation/logistics network, reduce risk, and enhance the ability to become a high velocity organization.

• Collaborate with transportation supplier base to manage performance and improve current service offerings.

• Eliminate safety / quality risks and focus on cost optimization for all transportation related activities

• Support and manage external transportation and logistics practices with cross-docks, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and consolidators/3rd party providers.

• Provide direction and monitor performance of transportation service providers.

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Industrial Engineering or related field or demonstrable progressive job-related experience

• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - and excellent active listening skills.

• Knowledge of one or more of the following: Transportation (domestic and/or international), manufacturing, supply chain management or data analytics.

• Demonstrated strong analytic capabilities, including knowledge, and demonstrated use of analytics software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, MiniTab, SAS, or similar tools)

What You May Also Have:

• Able to work effectively across all levels in the organization.

• Team player and able to work across different departments.

• Master’s degree in Business or supply chain related field

• Project Management experience

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Transportation Specialist

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £55,500-£67,500 depending on experience SG23

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Up to 12% bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Travel: 20% global travel

Closing Date: 22nd May

Job Reference: R0000303602

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.

Your Impact 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.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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