Transportation Analyst

Caterpillar•Morton, IL

7d•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 work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Transportation Analyst in Morton, IL. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers. We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Job Summary : The International Transportation team is responsible for the movement of shipments internationally for parts and components moving to and from Caterpillar’s global facilities. These flows are from aftermarket parts distribution centers (DCs) to other DCs or dealers, and for components from suppliers to manufacturing facilities or DCs. The international transportation team is looking for a North America Transportation Analyst who can oversee both flows in a cross-functional position. Additional Info : This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation This role is 1st shift This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules This position requires up to 10% domestic travel

Requirements

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.
Planning and Organizing : Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.

Nice To Haves

5+ years experience in Transportation, Logistics, or similar field
Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated strategic thinker able to plan and optimize most effective methods for movement of freight
Previously lead projects and high impact initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Advanced Excel skills (Vlookup, pivot tables) and knowledge or aptitude to learn Microsoft Access
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Proven customer focus and time management skills
Ability to work independently
Proficient with Transportation software, such as InforNexus, BlueYonder, etc.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day execution for North America export shipments within the Global Materials Management Program (GMM).
The GMM Program is a program within the international transportation team that manages the transportation flow from suppliers to manufacturing facilities or DCs utilizing the InforNexus transportation system.
The Program provides part level tracking visibility to receiving facilities.
Will serve as the North America superuser for Project Connect, responsible for supplier training/onboarding and successful rollout of new BYTM system in 2026.
Will require focused effort with other regions in managing the transition to BYTM.
Oversight for the 3rd party service provider operating the GMM North America Control Tower.
Deploys and governs the performance of the GMM Control Tower through Key Performance Indicators to meet cost and service performance expectations
Coordinate problem resolution with Caterpillar facilities and approved Service Providers with regards to transportation services.
Implements solutions to reduce performance gaps within the transportation network
Deploy process improvement initiatives and improved transportation methods to support Caterpillar’s quality, velocity and cost objectives
Provides analytical insights and reporting to leadership and internal customers to generate fact driven solutions and performance metric reporting