Logistics Manager — Lead Safe, Automated Material Flow

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking a Logistics Manager to develop and optimize logistics, warehousing, transportation, and material flow across the IDES division, guiding 3PLs, fleet management, and automation initiatives.

You will lead a team of logistics professionals, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement to meet production schedules and customer commitments. Relocation is available; visa sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in Supply Chain.
• Experience in logistics, operations and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with 6 Sigma project management principles.
• APICS CPIM or CSPC certification highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety culture and reduce hazards across warehouse, dock, fleet, and material handling operations.
• Lead internal warehouse, dock, inventory, and material flow to meet production and safety goals.
• Manage 3PL providers and off-site partners to meet service, quality, inventory and cost targets.
• Oversee facility fleet operations including forklifts and AMRs/AGVs to support manufacturing.
• Lead automation material movement tech and fleet management to support growth strategy.
• Develop and lead a team of logistics professionals with compliance and continuous improvement objectives.
• Maintain service for industrial vehicle repair and preventive maintenance plant-wide.

Skills

Continuous Transformation

Data Gathering & Analysis

Decision Making

Distribution Center Management

Logistics Management

Planning & Organizing

Project Management

Supply Chain Management - Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking a Logistics Manager to develop and optimize logistics, warehousing, transportation, and material flow across the IDES division, guiding 3PLs, fleet management, and automation initiatives.

You will lead a team of logistics professionals, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement to meet production schedules and customer commitments. Relocation is available; visa sponsorship not offered.