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.
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Transportation Manager in Morton, IL.
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. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.
We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.
Job Summary
- As a Transportation Manager, you will be supervising International Transportation North American Ocean Export activities for parts and component flows.
Integrated Logistics
The logistics team provides end-to-end integrated logistics solutions designed, deployed and executed to support Caterpillar’s global footprint of manufacturing plants, suppliers, distribution centers and dealers. Capabilities include:
- Packaging Design and Returnable Container Management
- Inbound International and Domestic Transportation
- Logistics Network Operations – including Manufacturing Parts Nodes, Site Logistics and Cross Dock Operations
- Outbound Logistics – International and Domestic: Specialized Cargo and Product Distribution Solutions
Additional Info:
- This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation
- This role is 1st shift
- This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
- This role requires up to 10% domestic travel
What You Will Do:
- Responsible for day-to-day operations for international ocean import into North America for parts and components flows
- Managerial oversight for ocean import team of 8 employees
- Drives problem resolution with Caterpillar facilities and approved Service Providers with regards to transportation services (ocean freight forwarders and brokers, ocean carriers, and dray providers)
- Governs the operational execution, performance, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of ocean carriers, and dray carriers.
- Conducts business reviews with providers in relation to transportation services.
- Implements operational and technological solutions to reduce performance gaps within the transportation network
- Deploys process improvement initiatives and improved transportation methods to support Caterpillar’s quality, velocity and cost objectives
- Coordinates impact analysis and implementation of cost effective solutions with Providers
- Develops processes and ensures adherence to transportation standards and business rules
- Provides analytical insights and reporting to leadership and internal customers to generate fact driven solutions and performance metric reporting
What You Have (Required Skills):
- Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years experience in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain or similar field
- Demonstrated strategic thinker able to plan and optimize most effective methods for movement of freight
- Previously lead projects and high impact initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven customer focus and time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Experience with Microsoft based applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Access (specifically Excel application functionality experience with data analysis V Lookups, and pivot tables)
- Previous supervisory experience
- Proficiency with Transportation software, such as InforNexus, BlueYonder TM
What You Will Get:
- Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
- Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.
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:
April 2, 2026 - April 16, 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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