Director Supply Chain

Director Of Supply Chain For Caterpillar's Earthmoving Division

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.

Role Definition

The Director of Supply Chain for Caterpillar's Earthmoving division will lead a team that oversees order-to-delivery and supply chain to ensure availability of material to support manufacturing globally and on-time delivery of machines to dealers and customers. This position collaborates with the team and partner functions to develop, implement and manage supply chain strategies and solutions to maintain and grow Caterpillar's competitive position. The Earthmoving division is responsible for the products at the core of Caterpillar including Medium Tractor Products, Motor Graders, Medium Wheel Loaders, and Paving products), which includes the machines upon which our company was founded. Earthmoving serves dozens of industries and represents two brands, Caterpillar and SEM. Earthmoving works collaboratively as one team to grow services and create solutions superior to the competition while sharing a purpose to help our customers build a better world.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with product group, sales, engineering, operations, procurement, logistics, and distribution creating integrated processes to optimize the design and performance of the end-to-end value chain.
• Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks to guide supply chain planning and forecasting; drive actual performance vs target, and present results to senior management.
• Increase utilization of digital technologies across the value chain to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes.
• Responsible for End-to-End Value Chain Design, Inbound Packaging Design, Assurance of Supply / Inventory Mgmt, Outbound Machine Distribution, Sale and Operations Planning and enabling World-class Product Availability.
• Develop and lead a lean, agile, and growth-minded culture.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired.

Skill Descriptors

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.

Strategic Thinking : Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

Forecasting : Knowledge of forecasting tools, approaches and practices; ability to determine product demand and estimate production requirements and loads.

Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) : Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability.

Supplier Management - MFG : Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Additional Info

Location : Peoria, Illinois (AB) Relocation Assistance is available for this position.

Benefits

This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar's long-term incentive plan. Summary Pay Range : $185,400.00 - $278,160.00 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.