Manager, Logistics

Caterpillar Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manager, Logistics in Lafayette, IN to lead and oversee logistics and distribution operations across multiple facilities and value streams. You will drive efficiency, performance, and operational excellence in a high-impact role.

The position emphasizes developing and maintaining metrics for safety, quality, velocity, and cost, while managing a diverse team across sites. Applicants should have strong planning and leadership skills and be able to travel domestically

Qualifications

• Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; ability to adapt to changes and seek innovation.
• Ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources objectively.
• Ability to analyze situations and make productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks and resources in a methodical way.

Responsibilities

• Designs and optimizes logistics plans and processes to meet partner needs and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Leads and develops a team of section managers and frontline leaders to execute logistics activities.
• Develops and maintains systems and metrics to monitor safety, quality, velocity, and cost performance.

Skills

Continuous Transformation

Data Gathering & Analysis

Decision Making & Critical Thinking

Planning & Organizing

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

At Caterpillar, we work to 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 work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Manager, Logistics in Lafayette, IN.

Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar.

In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

Job Summary:

As the Manager, Logistics, you will lead and oversee logistics and distribution operations across multiple facilities and value streams, driving efficiency, performance, and operational excellence.

Additional Information:

• Location: Lafayette, IN (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 5% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• U.S. Work Authorization Assistance Offered: None

What You Will Do:

• Designs and optimizes logistics plans and processes to meet internal partner needs while ensuring uninterrupted operations.
• Leads and develops a team of section managers and frontline leaders to effectively execute logistics activities and achieve operational objectives.
• Develops and maintains systems and metrics to monitor safety, quality, velocity, and cost performance, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Continuous Transformation: Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; ability to understand, adapt oneself to, respond to and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization.
• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
• 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.
• Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous leader of leaders
• Distribution Center Management: Knowledge of distribution center management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.
• Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.

What You Will Get:

This is Caterpillar - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar's Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

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 to 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 9, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.