Manager, Logistics (Engineering)

Career Area: Manufacturing

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.

Our 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.

As the Manager, Logistics (Engineering) , you will be responsible for leading and developing a regional logistics engineering team responsible for end-to-end supply chain and warehouse engineering solutions across multiple facilities. The Manager, Logistics (Engineering) will oversee the execution of logistics engineering strategies that improve safety, capacity, efficiency, and automation performance across various locations within the Americas network.

Additional Information:

• Location: Griffin, GA (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 20% (Domestic/International)
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes (Domestic)

What You Will Do:

• Supervise and develop a team of logistics engineers providing support across multiple Southern U.S. & Mexico facilities, ensuring alignment to enterprise logistics engineering standards and priorities.
• Lead and prioritize engineering initiatives focused on safety improvements, capacity expansion, operational efficiency, and warehouse automation deployment across the regional network.
• Provide technical leadership and project oversight for capital and continuous improvement projects, including scope development, cost estimation, execution, and performance tracking.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics related to safety, throughput, capacity utilization, and cost efficiency across supported operations.
• Partner with facility leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering priorities with strategic business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Caterpillar engineering standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations across all projects and operations.
• Mentor and coach engineers in technical skills, project execution, and professional development to build a high-performing regional team.
• Support long-term network planning and transformation initiatives, including automation roadmap development and investment justification.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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: 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 Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams within logistics, warehousing, or distribution operations.
• Track record of delivering capital investment projects and deploying automated technologies such as Autonomous Mobile Robot’s (AMRs), Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), and advanced storage systems.
• Deep understanding of warehouse layout design, material handling processes, and capacity planning strategies.

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.

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:

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

Posting Dates:

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.

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