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Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 2 days ago

Divisional Supply Chain Leader

La Grange, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $184K/yr

5+ years exp

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is a leading provider of railroad products and services. The Divisional Supply Chain Leader will direct divisional supply chain functions, implement strategic process improvements, and oversee material requirements while enhancing supplier relationships.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRecycling

Hiring Manager

Laura Mondel, ECRE

Responsibilities

Support the following activities at a divisional level:

Lead cross functional control towers

Provide leadership on supply chain escalation issues

Compile decks for key report outs, and communicate the information to senior leadership

Lead process improvement and development initiatives

Manage and support divisional level smart goal tracking and execution

Assist with core management/strategy

Support all special projects/assignments

Support and monitor master data accuracy (ex: lead time discrepancies between facilities)

Represent the Supply Chain team on customer calls, critical internal operations calls, etc

Analyzing supply chain constraints and deploying corrective action

Travel Required (10% - 20%)

Qualification

Materials PlanningInventory ControlSupply Chain Systems6 SigmaAPICS CertificationLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field of study required

College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is required

Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in Materials Planning & Inventory Control

Demonstrated knowledge of standard supply chain systems

Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across functions to perform work deploying supply chain improvements

Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Experience leading the deployment of supply chain improvements

Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge

Strong leadership skills

Preferred

6 Sigma project experience desired

APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification desired

BAAN LN

Benefits

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Company

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Glassdoor3.5

Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.

Founded in 1983

Albertville, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees