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.

This position is responsible for managing daily Customs compliance activity to ensure Caterpillar parts and product flow across international borders in compliance with Customs regulatory requirements. In addition, this role will ensure Customs compliance requirements are met for Caterpillar through risk management and controls environment.

What You Will Do:

The FTA Manager activities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for managing Free Trade Agreement processes for parts produced by Caterpillar according to free trade rules of origin, managing free trade certificate database, and overseeing FTA analysts performing FTA certificate solicitation and FTA analysisManagement of FTA qualification and analysis for certain US and UK FTA Agreements and expansion of services to include non-US FTA agreements within the teamCollaboration with Procurement, Legal, Trade Compliance and other Caterpillar functionsLead the team with strategic and resource deployment decisions related to FTA processesManage administrators for contacting and completing certification process with vendors

Top Candidates will have:

Strong international experience with extensive understanding of complex Customs and Trade concepts and applications and have generally developed an area of expertise. Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.Experience working with regulatory agencies within the customs space, or equivalent experience.Ability to adapt to and adjust processes and recommendations in a highly complex, ambiguous and fast changing international trade context.Experienced with implementing and/or managing global initiatives/processes for customs across multiple businesses and countries; ability to find root-causes and work through creative and achievable resolutionsAbility to collaborate and influence vertically and horizontally, across levels and various business functions, and with external partiesExcellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with demonstrated ability to balance commercial and compliance priorities and imperatives impact, influence, and negotiate with multiple stakeholders.Results-oriented - willing to take appropriate initiative, bear risks, make decisions and take responsibilities to resolve problems and improve business resultsDemonstrated record of accountability for decisions and ability to multi-task and balance priorities in a demanding environment.

Top Candidates will also have:

Preferred candidates will have a understanding of Caterpillar’s Dealer and Distributor network; continually stay abreast of supply-chain changes and compliance requirements for efficient and profitable movement of goods.Undergraduate degree in related areas such as business, law, logistics or government affairs

Additional Information:

Primary location: Peoria, IL.This is a fully onsite role Monday to Friday in office.To support a Global Business, there may be a requirement to travel up to 5%.Relocation will not be offered.Sponsorship will not be offered.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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 Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 9, 2026 - February 23, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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