Senior IT Analyst - SAP Manufacturing Applications

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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. Senior IT Analyst – SAP Manufacturing Applications Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Analyst to serve as a trusted technology partner for manufacturing operations. This role combines SAP application expertise, business analysis, solution delivery, and direct engagement with operations teams to improve business processes and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will support critical manufacturing and supply chain systems, translate business requirements into technology solutions, and drive continuous improvement across production, planning, inventory, finance, and logistics functions. This position requires strong SAP knowledge, the ability to work closely with business stakeholders, and a passion for solving complex operational challenges. What You Do: Provide functional and technical support for SAP manufacturing and business applications. Support manufacturing execution, production scheduling, supply chain planning, MRP, inventory management, finance, and operational processes. Partner with business teams to find opportunities for process improvement and system optimization. Gather, document, and manage business requirements for enhancements and projects. Design, develop, assess, and support SAP solutions, including ABAP development and reporting. Lead and support application modernization and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze complex business problems and translate them into scalable technology solutions. Develop reports, analytics, and data solutions to improve operational decision making. Support audit, compliance, security, and access management activities. Coordinate testing, deployment, and user adoption efforts for new capabilities. Build strong relationships with manufacturing personnel and business leaders to ensure technology investments deliver measurable value. Serve as a subject matter expert for manufacturing business processes and SAP solutions. Delivers innovative technology solutions that improve manufacturing performance. Builds trusted partnerships with business stakeholders. Drives measurable productivity, quality, and efficiency improvements. Maintains reliable operation of critical manufacturing systems. Serves as a technology leader and mentor through deep business and process knowledge. Continuously finds opportunities to streamline processes and reduce operational costs. What You Have: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field. Experience supporting SAP ERP applications in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain, inventory management, and production processes. Experience gathering and managing business requirements. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. Experience supporting enterprise-scale business applications. Top Candidates Will Have: Experience with SAP ECC and related manufacturing modules. ABAP development experience. Experience as a Business Analyst supporting manufacturing systems. Knowledge of reporting and analytics tools. Experience leading application enhancement or modernization projects. Familiarity with audit and compliance requirements related to enterprise systems.

Descriptors: Core Application Systems : Knowledge of major production application systems used