Transportation Manager

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 International Transportation Solutions Manager manages a team of transportation professionals that oversees the International Transportation Parts & Components Business Solution and strives to maximize the efficiency of the international transportation network. This team is responsible for the operational readiness and support of the International Transportation Parts & Components Business Solution (BY TMS, e2open GLO, Data, Reporting, Nexus) supporting the international transportation global operations teams. 

Additional Information:

• Location:  Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic & International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of Transportation Business Solutions analysts responsible for the operational readiness and support of the International Transportation Parts & Components Business Solution (BY TMS, e2open GLO, Data, Reporting, Nexus) supporting the international transportation global operations teams.  

• Manage partner data quality to KPI targets supporting day-to-day operations. 

• Manage the e2open GLO product for global Transportation teams – International Parts & Components, Prime Product, GTOCs. 

• Implement global industry standard solutions with direct team and process partners to close solution performance gaps and drive operational improvements in support of People, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals. 

• Implement cost-effective solutions with internal and external process partners / service providers (ILT, e2open, BY, Transport teams).  

• Develop and maintain solution support processes and ensure adherence.  

• Govern the performance of service providers through key performance indicators driving actions to meet service performance expectations.  

• Provide analytical insights and reporting to leadership and process partners with data driven solutions and performance metric reporting. 

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Continuous Transformation: Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; ability to understand, adapt oneself to, respond to and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization. 
   
• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment. 
   
• 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. 
   
• Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products. 
   
• Planning 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. 
   
• Project 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. 
   
• Supply 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. 
   
• Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers. 

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with transportation of materials and goods to/from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and customers. 

• Progressively responsible experience in transportation, supply chain, or logistics. 

• Experience leading the design, prototype, and configuration of processes and solutions. 

• Project management experience leading cross-functional teams. 

• Ability to build consensus across multiple functional areas. 

• Experience with Blue Yonder TMS. 

• Experience with e2open GLO. 

• Strong knowledge of Snowflake, SQL, EDI/API, and Power BI. 

• Six Sigma or Lean experience. 

What You Will Get:

This is Caterpillar – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

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 to 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:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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.

 

 

Posting Dates:

July 31, 2026 - August 14, 2026

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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