Shipping Supervisor

Caterpillar
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Posted on: 5 Mar 2021

East Peoria, IL

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Job Description

Career Area:

Marketing / Sales / Product Support

Job Description:

In this position, you will be responsible for the management of all processes, procedures and controls relevant to the outbound shipping operations group made up of Caterpillar and contract service partners. This includes both domestic and international shipments of prime product and miscellaneous orders to our dealer network and direct customer sites.

Job Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Manage shipping related communications with dealers via DOCS
Ownership of the merge in transit process for Large Track Type Dozers
Monitor performance of third party logistics services provider and ensure adherence to CAT E. Peoria safety policies, procedures, and 5S expectations
Take any necessary action on non-conformance of compliance and shipments
Ownership of multiple SOX and Internal Controls
Collaborate with a cross-functional group including global account coordinators, master scheduler, outbound transportation, trade lane, operations, S&OP coordinators and supplying facilities in order to maintain OPD compliance
Manage the creation of documents including but not limited to Bills of Lading, packing lists, daily/monthly shipping goals & reporting and track & trace
Maintenance and continuous improvement of shipping floor policies and standard work
Monthly review & approval of contract service invoices
Inventory management of shipping related supplies

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics or Transportation
* In lieu of a degree, 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Transportation

Top candidates will also have:

* Knowledge and understanding of Lean Built In Quality and problem solving principles & 5S
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
* Able to work independently with minimal direction
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive fact based decision making
* Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures
* Solid logistics, transportation, and manufacturing knowledge
* Track Type Dozer product knowledge desired
* APICS CPIM or CSCP National Certification desired
* Working understanding and/or experience with SAP-Mach I and Salesforce
* Capable of working and communicating with a variety of company (all levels) and dealer personnel

Additional Information:

* Minimal Travel Required (<5% of working time)

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, 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.

Relocation is available for this position.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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Caterpillar

Deerfield, IL

Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, compactors, cold planers, feller bunchers, harvesters, motorgraders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, skidders, telehandlers, and utility vehicles; backhoe, knuckleboom, compact track, multi-terrain, skid steer, and track-type loaders; forestry and wheel excavators; and site prep and track-type tractors.

The company’s Resource Industries segment provides electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, track-type tractors, mining trucks, longwall miners, wheel loaders, off-highway and articulated trucks, wheel tractor scrapers, wheel dozers, landfill and soil compactors, machinery components, electronics and control systems, select work tools, and hard rock continuous mining systems.

Its Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engine powered generator sets; reciprocating engines and integrated systems for the power generation, marine, oil, and gas industries; turbines, centrifugal gas compressors, and related services; remanufactured reciprocating engines and components; and diesel-electric locomotives and components, and other rail-related products.

The company’s Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, working capital loans, and wholesale financing; and insurance and risk management products. Its All Other operating segment manufactures filters and fluids, undercarriage, ground engaging tools, fluid transfer products, precision seals, and rubber sealing and connecting components; parts distribution; integrated logistics solutions and distribution services; and digital investments services.

The company was formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co. and changed its name to Caterpillar Inc. in 1986. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.