Mgr, Division Supply Chain

Job Purpose
**This position can be located in any of the following existing Progress Rail Locomotive facilities: La Grange, IL; Muncie, IN; Mayfield, KY; or Winston Salem, NC.**

Direct divisional supply chain functions, implementing strategic process improvements, refining supply chain planning, overseeing material requirements, and improving supplier relationships. Ensure alignment between planning and execution at the divisional level.


Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.
Key Job Elements
Minimum duties and responsibilities:
• Support the following activities at a divisional level:
o Lead cross functional control towers;
o Provide leadership on supply chain escalation issues;
o Compile decks for key report outs, and communicate the information to senior leadership;
o Lead process improvement and development initiatives;
o Manage and support divisional level smart goal tracking and execution;
o Assist with core management/strategy;
o Support all special projects/assignments;
o Support and monitor master data accuracy (ex: lead time discrepancies between facilities);
o Represent the Supply Chain team on customer calls, critical internal operations calls, etc.;
o Analyzing supply chain constraints and deploying corrective action;
• Travel Required (10% - 20%).


Qualifications and Experience
• 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 Skills:
• 6 Sigma project experience desired;
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification desired;
• BAAN LN.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
• Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Position also requires the ability to install rack-mounted 4U test stand components. Constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking;
• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working for extended hours in an office environment and in front of a computer. Work on test stands requires standing and bending for extended periods;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Ability to distinguish colors on various screen types. Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing. Ability to participate in web-based meetings where audio quality is diminished. Ability to communicate in a noisy environment with coworkers;
• Work Environment – Position is consistent with standard office environment;
• Emotional Demands – Requires ability to work with a team to accomplish mission success;
• Safety – Position includes safety requirements consistent primarily with a standard office environment.


Benefits
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 Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 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

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.