Inventory Analyst

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. About Electric Power   Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing   emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more.    With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable   world for future generations!

Definition   Research, develop,   implement   and   monitor   inventory management and distribution   logistics   systems, concepts and procedures for worldwide parts inventory and operations management.

Deliver high performing production systems and efficient,   accurate , secure, and accessible data to support analytics needs across Cat and Dealers.   Lead and support ERP conversion projects in testing and onboarding dealers/vendors.   Develop automated processes to aid in data cleansing and maintenance using analytical tools.   Develop and test new reporting tools, following standards and best practices.     Degree Requirement   Degree or equivalent experience desired     What You Will Have   Analytical Thinking:   Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to   determine   the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.   Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.   Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.   Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.   Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.     Data Gathering & Analysis:   Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.   Participates   in gathering and analyzing an organization's data based on requirements.   Follows proper data gathering and analysis processes and policies.   Utilizes   basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.   Reports problems that arise in the data collection process.   Documents data from various sources and in various formats.     Decision Making and Critical Thinking:   Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.   Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.   Identifies   issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.   Names decision makers in   own   environment and cites examples of past decisions.   Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.     Effective Communications:   Understanding of effective communication concepts,   tools   and techniques;