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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

As a Distribution Supervisor, you plan the workload and supervise warehouse operations employees in assuring parts are received, packaged, inspected, packed and cross-docked in a safe, accurate and efficient manner meeting or exceeding customer expectations and within conformance to company standards. This position is an entry-level Distribution Supervisor position within the Product Support & Logistics Division, reporting to the Value Stream Manager based in Singapore.  You will lead a work group of approximately 12 warehouse operations employees to ensure completion of assigned tasks in accordance with established processes. The position is also responsible for driving optimization and standardization of operations processes, and for managing personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates.

The primary responsibilities for this position will be to (but not limited to):

• Ensure a high level of employee safety and adherence to safety policies and procedures.

• Lead, appraise, coach and develop operational staffs

• Daily workforce and operational planning

• Deliver daily toolbox meetings and ad hoc operational presentations to operations and management employees

• Oversee and ensure effective execution of warehouse day to day activities, with deep understanding of the following operational processes: receiving, packaging, inspection, packing and cross-docking parts from dealers, management of indirect supplies required for packaging and related exceptions handling

• Collaborate with internal and external counterparts for work completion, issues resolution and process optimization

• Drive process improvements and standardization of operational processes

• Analyze operational data daily

• Report key performance metrics weekly

• Meet required area and facility wide performance goals. Perform root cause analysis, and identify and execute correction actions when required

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with sensitive information

• Limited travel required (less than 5% of working time)

Required Skill and Experience:

• Diploma with at least 3-5 years of related experience. Related teritary qualifications a plus.  

• Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Proven experience in leading, coaching and developing employees

• Strong analytical skills in root cause identification, with ability to perform data crunching via Microsoft Excel

• Experience in a continuous process improvement environment including 6 Sigma and Caterpillar Production System (CPS)

Additional Info: ​

• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

• Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of Singapore which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

• International Assignment / Relocation is not available.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).

Final Details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

    

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

April 17, 2026 - April 30, 2026

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

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