Strategic Logistics Manager

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

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