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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.\nJob Summary\nDevelops, oversees, and strives to maximize the efficiency of the targeted logistics, distribution and production replenishment networks necessary to provide end-to-end supply chains, typically for 1 location.\nWhat You Will Do:\nDesigning and optimizing logistics plans and targeted processes to meet production demands and ensure customer satisfaction.\nManaging a team of staff to evaluate and implement logistics programs and activities in compliance with related regulations for an organization.\nDeveloping mechanisms and metrics to monitor and forecast costs, savings and performance for targeted transportation modes.\nAdditional Information\nBachelors Degree in Engineering / Science / commerce or equivalent\nMinimum 10 years of relevant experience in logistics functions with atleast 3 years in leadership roles. \nWhat You Have:\nContinuous Transformation: Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; 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ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nApplies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.\nIdentifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.\nParticipates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.\nRecognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.\nAssists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.\nLogistics Operations Management: Knowledge of logistics node management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nHelps minimize bottlenecks and delays and the resulting impact on operating costs.\nUses real-time inventory software, with guidance, to move supplies where needed, when needed.\nMaintains item and inventory management records.\nAssists in resolving issues related to physical space management.\nWorks with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) processes and operations.\nLogistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nAssists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity.\nUses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance.\nMaintains records of all shipments and invoices using an established system.\nParticipates in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks.\nWorks with logistics in a domestic environment.\nPlanning 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nRaises awareness of potential bottlenecks and disruptions to the schedule.\nBreaks tasks into manageable steps that can be incorporated into a personal work plan.\nEscalates concerns over competing or conflicting priorities.\nMonitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case by case basis.\nCreates action plans that ensure the accomplishment of responsibilities.\nProject 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nProvides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.\nUnder guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.\nAssists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.\nObtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.\nProduces standard project status reports.\nSupply Chain Management - MFG: 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nDiscusses considerations for integrating partner and supplier transactions.\nRecognizes software systems or components used to manage supply chain.\nSummarizes supply chain considerations for different types of products or components.\nParticipates in supply chain analysis and uses it to spot trends and improvement opportunities.\nWorks with a specific part of supply chain management process.\nCaterpillar 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 India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.\nWhat You Will Get:\nOur goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).\nFinal Details:\nPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.\nIf you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!\nThis Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.\nAbout Caterpillar\nCaterpillar 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.\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nNovember 10, 2026 - November 24, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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