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Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

The Ground Transportation Operations Center (GTOC) – Americas is a high-performing team of transportation professionals dedicated to supporting the integrated inbound value chain across North American facilities. Managing over 600,000 loads annually, GTOC plays a critical role in designing and executing innovative inbound transportation solutions. Team members collaborate closely with suppliers, procurement, supply chain management, operations, and both internal and external customers. The team fosters a culture of continuous improvement and lean process transformation. We are currently seeking a Transportation Manager to lead the Carrier Management and Network Solutions team within GTOC-A.

As a Transportation Manager, you will manage a team of transportation professionals that oversee and strive to maximize the efficiency of transportation networks.

Additional Information:

+ **Location:** Morton, IL (United States)

+ **Required Travel:** up to 20% (Domestic)

+ **Relocation Assistance Offered:** None.

+ **US Work Sponsorship Offered:** None.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of transportation analysts who are responsible for different carrier groups (services) within the North America ground transportation network

• Support monthly and annual transportation sourcing events by partnering with Procurement partners, supply chain, and operations teams. Also consolidating and controlling the quality of master data and volume

• Relationship management / regular meetings / performance improvement initiatives with all NA Ground providers

• Lead cross-functional transportation projects, driving collaboration and continuous improvement across internal teams and external partners

• Responsible for key lane proactive management and solutioning, carrier capacity monitoring and identifying need for supplemental bids, carrier RCCA (root cause corrective action) management

• Manage carrier and network Key Performance Indicators

• Responsible for significant OPACC reduction goal in collaboration with supply chain teams

• Lead and/or support customer governance meetings to report on GTOC performance (OPACC and velocity)

• Based on knowledge of Transportation operations processes and systems, customer needs and insights based on analytics, this position is responsible for supporting his/her team in developing, implementing and monitoring agile network solutions

• Team development on supply chain and transportation skillset and knowledge

• Collaboration with cross-functional team to drive improvements in planned cost accuracy in our TMS

What You Will Have (Basic Requirements):

• **Education Requirement:** Degree or equivalent experience desired (5+ years of experience in Transportation and/or Logistics/Supply Chain/Packaging)

• **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.

• **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.

• **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.

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

• **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.

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=39)  – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.  Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=25) .

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:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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.

Posting Dates:

July 30, 2025 - August 13, 2025

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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