Transportation Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.•Waco, TX

1d•$89,210 - $133,810•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. At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better world. We wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world – for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our EXD Worktools (Waco)for Transportation Analyst. The primary responsibilities of the Transportation Analyst include (but are not limited to): • Manage the site transportation operations (Inbound/outbound) needs, identify and lead transportation network projects and improvement initiatives, conduct freight cost analyses and transportation budgeting, define, and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and client-site account management • Manage transportation operations (Inbound/Outbound including but not limited to: Carrier coverage, operations, and performance, Standards development and adherence (Guidelines, Practices, Specifications), Integration with Ground Transportation Operations Control (GTOC) and GMM operations, Support for expedited shipments, Conduit to other Transportation enterprise services • Provide project reporting and status • Conduct ongoing lane/network evaluations • Conduct cost analysis for freight and variance reporting • Include freight for network and local moves for all lanes and modes • Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Publish KPI results and root cause and corrective action (RCCA)

Requirements

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.
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.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Nice To Haves

First-hand experience and knowledge of Caterpillar transportation networks
4+ years of transportation industry or manufacturing supply chain experience, or bachelor’s degree and 2 years of transportation industry or manufacturing supply chain experience
Project management experience
Intermediate to advanced skills with MS Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint)
6 Sigma/Lean/CPS experience
Working knowledge of one or more of the following software applications: JDA TM, JDA FOM, TW Slot, GT Nexus, CASS, TIS, CMOPS, Rate Management (RM), SAP/MACH 1, Glovia, MAM
Previous experience with GTOC or knowledge of transportation best practices and procedures

Responsibilities

Manage the site transportation operations (Inbound/outbound) needs
Identify and lead transportation network projects and improvement initiatives
Conduct freight cost analyses and transportation budgeting
Define, and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and client-site account management
Manage transportation operations (Inbound/Outbound including but not limited to: Carrier coverage, operations, and performance, Standards development and adherence (Guidelines, Practices, Specifications), Integration with Ground Transportation Operations Control (GTOC) and GMM operations, Support for expedited shipments, Conduit to other Transportation enterprise services
Provide project reporting and status
Conduct ongoing lane/network evaluations
Conduct cost analysis for freight and variance reporting
Include freight for network and local moves for all lanes and modes
Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Publish KPI results and root cause and corrective action (RCCA)