Caterpillar, Inc

Transportation Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in transportation, supply chain, or logistics management.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools.
  • Demonstrated project management abilities leading cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with Blue Yonder TMS and e2open GLO systems.
  • Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of analysts for International Transportation solutions.
  • Manage and ensure data quality to meet operational KPI targets.
  • Oversee the e2open GLO product within transportation teams.
  • Implement global solutions to bridge performance gaps in operations.
  • Collaborate with partners to develop cost-effective transportation solutions.
  • Maintain and improve solution support processes and adherence.
  • Analyze data and provide insights to leadership for decision-making.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
  • Career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • Incentive bonuses and additional voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

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:

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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

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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