Senior Manager Supply Chain

Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Location: Peterlee, County Durham, UK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, | 36.5 hours per week
Salary: £99,310 - £124,138
Reference: R0000394755
Additional Information
Domestic relocation support is available for this position
Approximately 10% travel required
5 Days on site
Shape the Future of Global Supply Chain Operations at Caterpillar
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Caterpillar's manufacturing facilities at a time of continued growth and transformation. As Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will lead all supply chain activities across the Peterlee site, driving operational excellence, supplier performance and end-to-end supply chain strategy.
Working as a key member of the Business Unit Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in supporting a modern manufacturing operation that continues to invest in automation, digital technologies and advanced manufacturing processes. Leading an organisation of approximately 250 employees, you will help shape the future of the facility, develop high-performing teams and deliver improvements that enhance efficiency, resilience and customer outcomes.
This role offers a unique combination of strategic influence, operational leadership and people development, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a global organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
About Caterpillar Peterlee
Caterpillar Peterlee is the global source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, manufacturing an eight-model product range serving industries including mining, construction, quarrying and aggregates.
Our facility combines advanced manufacturing techniques, robotics, automation to deliver products that support customers worldwide. Every machine produced in Peterlee contributes to projects and operations across the globe.
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership
Shape and deliver the facility's supply chain strategy as a member of the Business Unit Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with regional and global priorities.
Lead strategic sourcing, category management and S&OP activities to drive business performance.
Deliver supply chain objectives and key enterprise performance measures through continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Supply Chain & Operational Excellence
Lead end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure supply continuity, operational efficiency and delivery to customer demand.
Develop supplier resilience and performance through strategic partnerships and continuous improvement.
Drive improvements across planning, logistics and inventory management to deliver business and customer outcomes.
People Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
Build organisational capability through coaching, talent development and succession planning.
Foster strong alignment and communication across supply chain, logistics and manufacturing teams.
Building Strong Partnerships
Develop strategic supplier and stakeholder relationships to strengthen supply chain and value chain performance.
Foster cross-functional collaboration across the business and global network to achieve shared objectives.
Performance & Accountability
Drive supply chain performance by managing key operational metrics and using data-driven insights to deliver continuous improvement and business results.
What You'll Bring
Qualifications
Degree-qualified or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
Skills & Experience
You will bring significant experience within a complex manufacturing, operations or supply chain environment, alongside the ability to lead both strategic initiatives and operational execution.
Key capabilities include:
Strategic thinking and long-term planning experience
Strong analytical, and critical thinking skills
Supply chain forecasting and demand planning expertise
Inventory management and optimisation
Logistics and distribution management
Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP)
Supplier relationship and performance management
Change leadership and transformation delivery
Data-driven decision making
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
We'd Be Particularly Interested If You Have
Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certification.
Experience leading large-scale business transformation initiatives.
Strong commercial and business acumen.
A track record of developing innovative solutions to complex operational challenges.
Experience establishing policies, governance frameworks and performance standards.
Deep understanding of supply chain best practice in a manufacturing environment.
Background Experience
Extensive leadership experience within Supply Chain and/or Operations.
Experience in inventory management, purchasing, logistics, distribution or supplier management.
Exposure to modern supply chain systems, digital technologies and global operations.
Demonstrated success in delivering meaningful improvements in safety, performance and operational effectiveness.
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave,
Up to 31% Bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
Why Join Caterpillar?
Joining Caterpillar means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
At Peterlee, you'll find:
A supportive and inclusive culture
Opportunities to influence strategy and drive meaningful change
Ongoing professional development and career growth
The chance to lead at scale within a global organisation
A workplace focused on safety, respect and continuous learning
About Caterpillar
For more than 100 years, Caterpillar has helped customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our products and services support industries that shape modern life, from construction and mining to energy and infrastructure.
Together with our global dealer network, we deliver innovative solutions that help customers succeed while contributing to a lower-carbon future.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Posting Dates:
September 21, 2026 - October 4, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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