Logistics Center Manager

5 months ago

Gauteng, South Africa Caterpillar Full time

**Career Area**:Manufacturing & Supply Chain**:
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 Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar**

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.

As **Logistics Center Manager, **you will manage the **Johannesburg Distribution Center **to ensure a high degree of client satisfaction through an efficient and timely processing and distribution of parts towards dealers and other **Caterpillar Distribution Centers.**

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

- In this position you are primarily responsible for meeting dealer needs and expectations while providing leadership focused on a positive work culture.
- You are responsible for distribution operation processes which include receiving, storage, order filling, packing, shipping, and quality control in such a way that people, quality, velocity and cost standards are being met.
- You provide direction and guidance for continuous quality improvements, operational changes to reduce costs and/or improving efficiency utilizing Lean methodology and resources.
- You develop and manage the annual Business Plan for the facility to meet the financial targets.
- You work with your management team to develop/review operational procedures and quality plans to ensure the operation complies with local government requirements.
- You are responsible for all plant engineering and maintenance activities of the facility. In addition, you are responsible for the coordination of safety/medical activities, the development of rearrangement programs, the management of parts returns as well as the operational traffic activities.
- You work closely with the HR team, when appropriate, to recruit, select, develop, train and evaluate your team as per corporate practices as well as managing all employee related activities of the facility.
- You represent Caterpillar in external employer and governmental associations.
- As **legal entity General Director **you bear all respective responsibilities in line with local legislation. You work closely with legal, customs compliance and Product Safety and Compliance teams to ensure robust processes are followed for CAT parts import/export.
- You work with local Customer Service team to provide required parts ordering support to service dealers.

**Requirements To be successful in this position,**
- You are degree qualified or possess the equivalent experience with a broad background in all aspects of warehouse operations, logistics or supply chain.
- You will have experience managing teams, with thorough knowledge of local and worldwide logistics operations, commercial business, policies and procedures.
- You will have previous leadership experience along with exposure to Lean methodology and a good understanding of Warehouse Management Systems.
- You promote the rationale and organizing principles of organization's structure. You coach your team on organization's philosophy, culture, and history. You participate in developing formal procedures and structures for getting things done within the organization.
- You demonstrate experience in establishing collaborative processes that lead to problem solving and the achievement of business goals. Establishes shared goals to foster collaboration.
- In addition, you will have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions with limited direct supervision.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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**NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications **and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.**

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