Lead Data Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

2d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Summary: The Strategic Procurement & Planning Division is looking for a Lead Data Specialist. This position is located in Mossville, Illinois. As a Lead Data Specialist at Caterpillar, you will own the management of several core US based tools and data platforms from the business side. These are the tools that are needed for Caterpillar employees to be successful in their roles as they help to build a better world. You ensure we have the right business requirements through data collection, collaboration with suppliers and data analytics, ultimately driving stronger impactful decisions. What You Will Do: Support the management of data and business process improvement of the Enterprise Procurement Data Platform (EPDP) and Supply Chain Data Platform (SCDP) Create and maintain effective data governance policies to ensure the quality and security of data used across the business Develop, implement and support digital capabilities that are part of Strategic Procurement & Planning Division accountabilities Collaborate effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels Demonstrate your advanced project management skills required to collect, compile, assimilate, communicate, and maintain information across multiple projects Assess and recommend solutions related to procurement and supply chain processes Perform analytical and administrative tasks in support of Strategic Procurement Division initiatives Act as leader or SME, depending on project, to develop new systems and tools and retire outdated systems and tools as part of strategic roadmap Lead the creation and management of visualizations, documentation and presentations to support data quality processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in or related to Advanced Analytics, computer science, data analytics, engineering, finance, business administration, or statistics.
ETL Process: Collaborate with data engineers and architects to optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and maintainability. Ensure data quality and consistency across cloud and hybrid environments using tools such as AWS, Qlik, Snaplogic, and Power Bi.
Communicating Complex Concepts: Translate complex data models, analytics results, and technical architecture into clear, actionable insights for business and technical stakeholders. Create visualizations, documentation, and presentations to support ongoing data quality and monitoring providing high quality data to their digital solutions. Lead cross-functional meetings and workshops to align data initiatives with business goals and improve data literacy.
Cloud Computing: Build and manage data lakes, warehouses, and streaming platforms to support advanced analytics and machine learning. Support cloud-based security, compliance, and monitoring practices to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with basic procurement and supply chain principles, procedures, and techniques
Knowledge and expertise in the following systems: Enterprise Procurement Data Platform (EPDP), Supply Chain Data platform (SCDP), Corporate Logistics Data Base (CLIDB), Quality Data Warehouse (QNET), Supply Chain Data Warehouse (SCDW), Assurance of Supply (ASC), Material Replenishment Collaboration (MRC), Network Planning and Execution (NPE), LOGNET, Enterprise Digital Order Fulfillment (EDOF) Tableau, Demand Visibility Tool (DVT), EPIX, Production Stores Inventory (PSI), Network Planning & Execution (NPE), PROcure
Familiarity in data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
Knowledge with data modeling principles/methods including conceptual, logical, and physical data models including Data Vault modeling
Knowledge with Data mapping, integration, and transformation to a data warehouse
Demonstrated ability to dig into details and synthesize ideas and solutions

Responsibilities

Support the management of data and business process improvement of the Enterprise Procurement Data Platform (EPDP) and Supply Chain Data Platform (SCDP)
Create and maintain effective data governance policies to ensure the quality and security of data used across the business
Develop, implement and support digital capabilities that are part of Strategic Procurement & Planning Division accountabilities
Collaborate effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels
Demonstrate your advanced project management skills required to collect, compile, assimilate, communicate, and maintain information across multiple projects
Assess and recommend solutions related to procurement and supply chain processes
Perform analytical and administrative tasks in support of Strategic Procurement Division initiatives
Act as leader or SME, depending on project, to develop new systems and tools and retire outdated systems and tools as part of strategic roadmap
Lead the creation and management of visualizations, documentation and presentations to support data quality processes.