About this role
Oversee International Transportation North American Ocean Import activities for parts and component flows. Manage day-to-day ocean import operations and provide managerial oversight for the ocean import team.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for day-to-day operations for international ocean import into North America
- Supervise North American Ocean Import activities for parts and component flows
- Provide managerial oversight for ocean import team of 8 employees
- Drive problem resolution with Caterpillar facilities
- Oversee/coordinate end-to-end logistics capabilities (inbound/outbound, network operations)
Technical Overview
Operational logistics role focused on running ocean import processes into North America and coordinating integrated logistics network activities across inbound and outbound flows.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a Transportation Manager experienced in international ocean import operations into North America for parts and component flows. They have led transportation teams (around 8 employees), run day-to-day logistics processes, and drive issue resolution to keep shipments moving.
Must-Have Skills
Supervise International Transportation North American Ocean Import activities for parts and component flowsResponsible for day-to-day operations for international ocean import into North America for parts and components flowsManagerial oversight for ocean import team of 8 employees
Required Skills
International transportationNorth American ocean importocean import day-to-day operationsteam supervisionparts and component flowslogistics network operationsinbound international transportationinbound domestic transportationcross dock operationsoutbound logisticsspecialized cargo and product distribution solutionsproblem resolution
Hard Skills
International TransportationNorth American Ocean ImportParts and component flowsDay-to-day operationsOcean import operations managementSupervising transportation operationsManaging a team of 8 employeesProblem resolutionLogistics operations oversightPackaging Design and Returnable Container ManagementInbound International TransportationInbound Domestic TransportationLogistics Network OperationsManufacturing Parts NodesSite LogisticsCross Dock OperationsOutbound Logistics - International and DomesticSpecialized Cargo and Product Distribution SolutionsInternational ocean import process executionTrade compliance-adjacent operational coordination (implied by trade operations context)
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam supervisionProblem-solvingCommunicationOperational coordinationAccountabilityStakeholder management
Keywords for Your Resume
Transportation ManagerProduct Support and Logistics DivisionPSLDInternational TransportationNorth American Ocean Importocean importparts and component flowsday-to-day operationsteam of 8 employeesproblem resolutioninbound international transportationinbound domestic transportationlogistics network operationsmanufacturing parts nodessite logisticscross dock operationsoutbound logisticsspecialized cargoproduct distribution solutionsup to 10% domestic travelMortonILno relocation100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedulesinternational transportation
Deal Breakers
Must be able to work 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules, Must be located in/able to work in Morton, Illinois, Willingness to travel up to 10% domestic
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