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.

The 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. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

As the Transportation Specialist, you will be responsible for developing, executing and monitoring key steps in the transportation process. This includes supporting the implementation of strategies in collaboration with Category Supply, suppliers, transportation service providers (carriers), Caterpillar facilities, and Caterpillar dealers. You will also be involved in establishing transportation best practices, gathering and documenting customer requirements, and ensuring execution aligns with those requirements.

Additional Information:

• Location: Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 15% (Domestic)
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None.
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
  

What You Will Do:

• Deploy process improvement initiatives and improved transportation methods supporting Cat’s quality, velocity and cost objectives resulting in OPACC being realized by Cat Parts Facilities.
• Accountable for setting and meeting financial goals for the Cat Parts Transportation networks global freight reduction OPACC needs and project portfolio.
• Provides analytical insights and reporting to leadership, internal customers generating fact driven solutions and performance metric reporting and ability to create an actionable Power BI dashboard(s).
• Responsible for management, performance and visibility of shipments for Aftermarket Parts 4 main/major North American carriers across the parts network of ~$70M annual spend impacting 14 facilities.
• Coordinate problem resolution with Caterpillar facilities and approved Service Providers with regards to transportation services.
• Coordinates impact analysis and implementation of cost-effective solutions with Providers and Facilities.
• Develops processes and ensures adherence to transportation global standards and business rules.
• Governing the carrier and network performance through Key Performance Indicators to meet cost and service performance expectations (Supply Chain Velocity – SCV, On Time Pickup, On Time Delivery, DC to Dealer Shipments, Trailer Utilization, Facility Trailer Pools, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• 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.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Transportation: Knowledge of and experience with the means of transporting materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers the manufacturing facility.
• Logistics Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods, materials and supplies.
  

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field, or 3-5 (plus) years of experience in Transportation and/or Logistics/Supply Chain.
• Previous experience with Transportation software; preferably, TM, CASS, Freights Pay, Blue Yonder.
• Previous project leadership experience with high impact initiatives.
• Previous experience with Microsoft based applications; PowerPoint, Access, Excel (specifically application functionality experience with data analysis V Lookups, and pivot tables).

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

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.

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Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

July 2, 2025 - July 15, 2025

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.

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