Manager Distribution

Caterpillar · Industrial · Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra

Manager for Distribution and Logistics at Caterpillar, focusing on site logistics goals, budget, cost structure, operations management, inventory control, staff leadership, safety, compliance, and space optimization. Requires experience in warehousing, logistics management, and team leadership, with proficiency in WMS and MS Office. AI knowledge is a plus.

What you'd actually do

  1. Adhering to requirements and procedures for safety regulations.
  2. Making workflow decisions under the direction of management. Improving service levels and costs.
  3. Supervising and motivating employees through effective coaching and training, clear communication of job expectations, and positive reinforcement of exemplary performance; maintaining a positive working environment.
  4. Operations Management**: Oversee daily receiving, Storage & line feeding activity
  5. Inventory Control**: Maintain, audit, and secure accurate inventory records, implementing stock control systems (e.g., FIFO, LIFO).

Skills

Required

  • 5-7 years of experience in warehousing, logistics management, often with proven experience of managing teams.
  • Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (SAP WM & IM), and MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint).
  • Strong team management, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of Maintaining forklifts and other material handling equipment’s
  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering is mandatory

Nice to have

  • any additional logistics or supply chain management qualification will be an added advantage
  • AI knowledge would be added advantage

What the JD emphasized

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering is mandatory