Transportation Analyst (Digital)

Caterpillar Inc.•Morton, IL

13d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) supports aftermarket parts distribution, integrated logistics, and global services for dealers and customers. The Transportation Analyst supports and improves technology solutions for global ground transportation operations, serving as a subject matter expert for transportation management systems, including Blue Yonder and internal platforms. The role partners with technical and business teams to troubleshoot system issues, implement enhancements, and improve operations through analytics, automation, and AI. It also contributes to long-term projects that improve transportation processes, efficiency, and global standards, while responding to critical system issues. The position is located in Morton, Illinois, is 100% on-site, and requires up to 10% domestic and/or international travel. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday. Relocation and sponsorship are not offered.

Requirements

Accountability: take personal responsibility for assignments, decisions, and results, and focus on activities that have the greatest impact on work commitments.
Accuracy and attention to detail: complete tasks with a high level of precision.
Analytical thinking: use analysis techniques and tools to determine root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Data gathering and analysis: collect and synthesize data from varied stakeholders and sources objectively.
Problem solving: recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems in diverse situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Experience with transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), preferably Blue Yonder.
Experience supporting, configuring, or improving business systems and applications.
Strong process automation and continuous improvement experience.
Ability to translate business needs into requirements and partner effectively with IT and development teams.
Experience with Power BI and/or Tableau.
Knowledge of SQL, Python, Snowflake, and/or APIs.
Experience identifying and implementing opportunities using automation, analytics, or AI.
Lean or Six Sigma experience.
Experience with a TMS software provider or transportation technology organization.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for transportation systems, including Blue Yonder, with a focus on system development and automation.
Support and enhance transportation management systems and related technology used by global transportation teams.
Troubleshoot system issues, identify bugs, and partner with technical teams to implement fixes and enhancements.
Lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive standardization.
Identify opportunities to use automation, analytics, and AI in transportation processes.
Partner with business and technical teams to translate operational needs into system solutions and enhancements.
Support system implementations and ensure solutions align with business requirements and operational standards.
Develop and document system processes and provide training and support to end users.
Manage long-term strategic projects while responding to urgent system and operational issues as needed.