Manager Logistics

Caterpillar Inc.; Nagar; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in India seeks a seasoned logistics professional to develop and oversee end-to-end transport networks, optimize production, distribution and inventory flows, and deliver cost-efficient solutions within the supply chain.

You will lead carrier selection, renewals, contract negotiations, and drive logistics process improvements with data-driven cost models. Candidates should have 13–14 years of experience and a BE/B.Tech in any stream.

Qualifications

• 13-14 years of experience in logistics or supply chain roles.
• BE/B.Tech in any stream is required.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory specific to area of responsibility.
• Overseeing carrier selection and renewals. Participating in contract negotiations and interfacing with selected carriers necessary to maintain expected levels of service.
• Improving logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and project planning.
• Developing and maintaining cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models. Tracking costs and savings for all transportation modes.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Education

BE/ B.Tech (any stream)

Job description

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.

\"Updated: 09/29/2025

Location: Chh Sambhajinagar

Role Definition

Develops, oversees, and strives to maximize the efficiency of the transportation network necessary to provide end-to-end supply chains.

Responsibilities

• •Analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory specific to area of responsibility.
• •Overseeing carrier selection and renewals. Participating in contract negotiations and interfacing with selected carriers necessary to maintain expected levels of service.
• •Improving logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and project planning.
• •Developing and maintaining cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models. Tracking costs and savings for all transportation modes.

Experience 13-14 years

Qualification: B.E./ B.Tech any stream

Skill Descriptors

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Level Working Knowledge:

• • Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
• • Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
• • Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
• • Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
• • Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Level Working Knowledge:

• • Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
• • Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• • Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
• • Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
• • Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Basic Understanding:

• • Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.
• • Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
• • Explains the importance of effective business communication.
• • Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

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