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Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

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Manages a team of transportation professionals that oversees and strives to maximize the efficiency (cost and performance) of Outbound Prime Product Distribution Transportation Network.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, operationalizing and monitoring Ground (First Mile, Last Mile) and Ocean (International Exports) transportation network for distribution of Caterpillar’s prime products from factory to global dealer network (domestic dealers & International Dealers).

o Manage domestic last mile program (i.e. ship machines from factory to Japan domestic dealers)

o Manage international export trade lane management (i.e. ship machines from factory to international dealers in Australia, Africa Middle East, NA last mile, EU last mile)

• Perform shipment pre-planning (forecasting 30-60-90 days by trade lane, planning w, ocean carrier booking) for prime product distribution.

• Perform short term and long-term transportation rough cut capacity planning using factory S&OP and share with Product Groups, Ocean carriers and take decisions to resolve capacity gaps.

• Manage first mile trucking capacity planning, performance (on time pick up, first mile trucking cost) and execute to transport prime products from factory shipping floor to Port of Load.

• Coordinate with Port of Load Operations supplier, Dealer, factory to fix any transport related damages before export from Japan.

• Optimizing shipments and communications between dealers, manufacturing facilities, transport suppliers, Freight Forwarder and business partners (i.e. Destination Transportation, Product Group, Supply Chain, Shipping Floor team members).

• Provide prime product transportation support to dealers by being the primary Dealer Interface for transport related issues.

o Manage and meet DOCS case performance (accept dealer transport queries, respond & resolve to dealer queries within 24 to 48 hours)

• Managing relationships and processes with key ocean carriers (RORO, Container, Break Bulk) to ensure satisfactory levels of service.

• Overseeing carrier selection and renewals and participating in contract negotiations. Seeking new carriers and transportation routes.

• Develop prime product distribution solutions from Factory to Port of Discharge for New Product Introduction, New Source Introduction programs launched at factory.

• Work with the team to identify continuous improvement projects to achieve yearly cost savings goals.

• Prepare and attend monthly outbound transport operations governance meetings.

• Lead the team to improve shipment visibility performance (i.e. EDI ocean booking, and milestone visibility)

• Provide leadership to implement Technology Transformation projects namely, Blue Yonder Transportation Management System Ground, Blue Yonder Transportation Management System Ocean, Shipment Pre-planning etc. to develop Japan future outbound distribution network.

• Coach, Develop the team

• Work with peers in other Asian countries, EU and NA region in a collaborative manner to improve cost and performance of outbound prime product distribution network.

• Own and lead the team to meet compliance requirements for local (road permission) & International (Cogan Grass, Stink Bug, Insurance Notification, Loss Prevention Survey) Distribution.

• Work with Dealers, Transport Suppliers (first mile trucking, Freight Forwarding, Ocean Carriers) and build relationship & trust to work effectively to meet Business Goals.

• Identify and work on projects to increase the prime product distribution velocity to reduce Caterpillar’s finished good’s inventory in the outbound distribution network.

• Lead the team and work to achieve outbound performance metrics (Full on Time, Ocean Transit Time, Port Dwell, Cost Savings etc.)

• Work with Trade Lane Management leadership to set yearly SMART Goals, manage team’s performance to meet SMART Goals for the team members.

• Own and lead people through career planning, succession planning and performance management.

• Lead and submit inputs yearly for Ocean Container bid, and Ocean RORO bid for all trade lanes from Japan.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors

Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Employs process flows, cycle time, process time and waste concepts as appropriate.

• Walks through steps, decisions, measurements, dependencies and hand-offs for a specific process.

• Creates process flow or work flow diagrams.

• Documents types of process decisions and potential impact of each decision.

• Identifies and monitors common process bottlenecks.

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.

• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.

• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.

• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.

• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.

• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.

• Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.

• Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.

• Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.

• Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.

• Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Provides prompt and effective responses to client requests and interactions.

• Monitors client satisfaction levels on a regular basis.

• Alerts own team to problems in client satisfaction.

• Differentiates the roles and responsibilities in a business relationship.

• Works with clients to address critical issues and resolve major problems.

Transportation - PHA: 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Works with at least one type of transportation mode and carrier.

• Ensures on time shipments; anticipates and resolves shipping problems.

• Describes common costs and associated billing and freight payment procedures.

• Describes pros and cons of different types of domestic transportation alternatives.

• Recounts process for issuing bids and analyzing responses from carriers.

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.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Documents internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about logistics management.

• Describes basic logistical processes and sub-processes.

• Explains how improvements in logistics contribute to competitive advantage in the marketplace.

• Identifies issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics.

Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Identifies goals and objectives of effective supply chain management.

• Describes major areas associated with supply chain management.

• Cites multiple examples of waste, high costs and inefficiencies associated with supply chains.

• Locates and interprets walk-throughs of the consumption stream and associated provision stream.

Posting Dates:

September 2, 2024 - September 13, 2024

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