Distribution 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.

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.

As the Distribution Manager for our Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Clayton, OH, you will serve as a front-line leader, supervising 20-25 hourly personnel. The Clayton Distribution Center plays an important role within the Parts Distribution Network. The Clayton DC is an Entry Point for North American Suppliers, in turn supplying the other Global DCs with this material. 

Additional Information:

• Location: Clayton, OH (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
• U.S Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00AM – 3:00PM ET)

What You Will Do:

• Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching, training, and reinforcement to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Drive operational excellence by resolving issues, improving processes, and implementing productivity, quality, and service standards.
• Ensure safety and compliance by conducting daily safety meetings, mentoring employees, and enforcing proper equipment use and work procedures.
• Oversee inventory and equipment management, including receiving, processing, storage, and maintenance to support efficient operations.
• Manage administrative and workflow tasks, such as payroll, attendance, and decision-making to enhance service levels and reduce costs.

• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.  
• Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.  
• Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Distribution Center and Warehouse Management: Knowledge of the policies, processes and systems of warehouse management. EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) knowledge. Knowledge of distribution processes, issues and considerations; ability to effectively manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of inventory to stores and/or customers.  
• Customer Service Management: Knowledge of customer service priorities and ability to utilize tools and techniques for maintaining an environment where all understand and are committed to providing excellent service to internal and external customers. 
• Materials Handling and Management: Knowledge of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform, monitor and improve processes related to storage, transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials.  
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Microsoft Office application knowledge  
• Strong leadership, initiative, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop working relationships with others    
• Project management skills

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class