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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.\nSupports logistics processes, activities, and customers for all modes of transportation.\nResponsibilities:\nAssists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity and identifies opportunities to reduce lead times.\nIdentifies opportunities for improvement, including cost, quality, service, customer needs, and issue resolution.\nImplements and maintains monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipping date, in-transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date.\nGenerates and analyzes reports on transportation costs and carrier performance. Plans and tracks lead times, including compliance with applicable regulations.\nDecision Making and Critical Thinking:\nKnowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.\nLevel: Basic Understanding\nExplains the characteristics and steps of an effective decision-making process.\nIdentifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.\nIdentifies decision makers within their own environment and provides examples of past decisions.\nDescribes the types of decisions the incumbent may and may not make within their own job or function.\nEffective Communications:\nUnderstanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.\nLevel: Basic Understanding\nDescribes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of a message.\nProvides examples of effective and ineffective communication.\nExplains the importance of effective business communication.\nSpeaks and writes using correct language, mechanics, and appropriate gestures.\nPlanning and Organizing:\nKnowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to complete work while structuring and maintaining activities in a systematic and highly methodical way.\nLevel: Basic Understanding\nSeeks assistance in modifying priorities as new information becomes available or conditions change.\nDemonstrates the ability to estimate the time and resources required to complete tasks.\nIdentifies key assignments, schedules, and process steps.\nApplies the concept of the “critical path” to complete work in a timely manner and keep larger tasks on track.\nProblem Solving:\nKnowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process-related problems; ability to appropriately apply problem-solving knowledge to diverse situations.\nLevel: Basic Understanding\nExplains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.\nDescribes problem-reporting and escalation practices.\nUses accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.\nIdentifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used within their own area.\nTop Candidates Will Also Have:\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field.\nExperience: 1 year of experience in material procurement and supply chain desirable.\nKnowledge: SAP / MRC.\nLanguage: Intermediate English.\nWillingness to Travel: No.\nAvailability to Rotate Shifts: No.\nAdditional Information:\nLocation: Caterpillar Torreón planta 2\nISE: No\nSponsorship: No\nRelocation Assistance: No\nDon’t forget to include your resume.\nFinal Details:\nPlease check the email associated with your application frequently, including your junk or spam folder, as this is our primary method of correspondence. 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