General Distribution Supervisor

**Career Area**:
Supply Chain and Logistics

**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.

**Role**:
Leads the analyzing and developing of logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory specific to area of responsibility.

- Accountable for all carrier selection and renewals. Plays key role in contract negotiations and interfacing with selected carriers necessary to maintain expected levels of service.
- Inspires continuous improvement of logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and project planning.
- Improving logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and project planning.
- Owns the development and maintainence cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models. Tracking costs and savings for all transportation modes.

**Education Required**:

- Completed University Degree related to a Supply Chain field of choice
- Fluent English (Intermediate to Advanced)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to the table.

Below **are some of the most important skills that are required in this position**:
**Problem Solving**

- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve operational and logístical issues efficiently.
- Ability to make decisions under pressure, considering multiple variables and scenarios.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (such as Lean, Six Sigma or similar) to optimize distribution processes.
- Intermediate to advanced handling of the Office Suite

**Analytical Thinking**

- Ability to interpret operational data, key performance indicators (KPIs) and generate reports that support decision-making.
- Ability to detect patterns, trends and opportunities for improvement in distribution processes.
- Knowledge of analysis tools such as Excel from intermediate to advanced, Power BI, etc.

**Relationship Management**

- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers, carriers, and customers.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and commitment.
- Knowledge of effective communication techniques, conflict management and negotiation.

- Green Belt certification or some Lean certification
- Have worked in a similar or related position to Supply Chain
- Career leading teams of more than 100 people (direct and indirect)
- Leadership Skills
- Advanced English

**Additional information**:

- Don't forget to place your CV
- **Work schedule is Monday through Saturday.**:

- 24/7 schedule availability required
- This vacancy is 100% face-to-face and the location is Santa Catarina
- National Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

**Final details**:
**The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence or job promotion.**

**Posting Dates**:
November 5, 2025 - November 18, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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