Distribution Supervisor

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.

Role:

Leads to ensure the accomplishment of distribution center goals, including those related to budget and cost structure.

What you'll do:

• Making workflow decisions, improving service levels and costs for distribution center operations.
• Supervising and motivating distribution center employees through effective coaching and training, clear communication of job expectations, and positive reinforcement of exemplary performance; maintaining a positive distribution center working environment.
• Developing and implementing productivity, quality, and service standards. Resolving problems and identifying areas for improvements. Contributing performance data to strategic plans and reviews.
• Ensuring all equipment receives preventative maintenance and repairs, as necessary.
• Developing and ensuring execution for requirements and procedures for safety regulations.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a supply chain-related field.
• Intermediate conversational English skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment.

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:

Distribution Center Management

• Minimum of 2 years in Supply Chain roles with involvement in distribution operations and warehouse management.
• Knowledge and use of MRP systems for material planning and inventory control.

Planning and Organizing

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize operational activities to ensure service level and business objective achievement.

Problem Solving

• Ability to identify operational inefficiencies, analyze root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions based on operational data and performance metrics.

Effective Communication

• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively coordinate and engage cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis and operational reporting.

Considerations for the best candidates:

• Advanced English
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years in a supervisory role within Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, or Distribution operations.
• Proficiency in SAP for operational and inventory management processes.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies and root cause analysis tools, including Fishbone Diagram, RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action), A3 Problem Solving, and 5 Whys.
• Proven project management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong inventory management and inventory accuracy control knowledge.

Additional information:

• The position follows a Monday through Saturday work schedule and requires flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed based on operational requirements.
• 24/7 schedule availability required
• This vacancy is 100% face-to-face and the location is San Luis Potosi
• Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

Final details:

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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:

August 20, 2026 - August 27, 2026

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