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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.\nJob Summary\nResearch, develop, implement and monitor inventory management and distribution logistics systems, concepts and procedures for worldwide parts inventory and operations management.\nThe primary goal is to support the Product Support & Logistics (PSLD) division’s effort in achieving the inventory and customer service objectives. As an Inventory Analyst, you will have responsibility for ensuring the complete and successful testing and conversion planning of all PIC functions in dealers’ ERP conversion projects, and contribute to design, development, and deployment of the new PIC Data Analytics Suite (DAS).\n What You Will Do\nDevelop automated processes to aid in data cleansing and maintenance using analytical tools (SQL, SAS, Python, PowerBI).\nDevelop and test new reporting tools, following standards and best practices.\nSupport 24x7 PIC systems for dealer order recommendations, willing to work in Europe / US time zone.\nPerforming work to achieve corporate supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved parts availability. \nWorking effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams to apply the supply chain logistics process and leading team efforts to develop a lean parts distribution network.\nDegree Requirement\nBachelor’s degree in engineering / Math’s / Science / Commerce.\n2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in data analytics and visualization tools.\nWhat You Have\nBusiness Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; 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ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.\nMakes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.\nProblem 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nIdentifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.\nExamines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.\nDevelops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.\nHelps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.\nUses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.\nData Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nDetects and summarizes patterns in data and findings by producing simple reports.\nAssesses common problems and obstacles surrounding data-gathering.\nCustomizes data fields to meet clients' needs.\nInterprets and explains results of a data-gathering initiative.\nParticipates in projects to gather data for needs analysis.\nData Visualization: Knowledge of principles, techniques and processes of data visualization; ability to create high quality figures effectively for various business scenarios and storytelling.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nCreates figures for regular data visualization tasks in an honest and compelling way.\nDevelops or uses appropriate tools and software, such as Tableau and Data wrapper, to generate different types of data visualization.\nFollows established standards and procedures to obtain, aggregate and analyze data for visualization.\nOutputs statistical models into charts, graphs and maps to demonstrate outliers, patterns and trends of data.\nEmploys data visualization in documents or reports to tell informative and compelling stories.\nElectronic Data Interchange (EDI) Tools: Knowledge of electronic data interchange tools; ability to design, implement and maintain tools and facilities in order to establish a computer-to-computer interchange of electronic data among organizations.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nMaps EDI data within appropriate applications; develops and test new maps.\nAssists in the development of tools and techniques for electronic data interchange.\nAdheres to electronic data interchange standards, policies and guidelines.\nOperates main functions of electronic data interchange tools and facilities.\nCompares different applications for use in different electronic data interchange situations.\nInventory Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nFollows processes to take stock, release inventory or return into processing; resolves discrepancies.\nTracks inventory information for a specific product group or location.\nWorks with basic tasks of inventory management for a specific location.\nProduces basic inventory management reports for senior staff to reconcile the inventory balances.\nPerforms the receiving, ticketing, checking in and distributing of inventory items for a specific location.\nCaterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.\nWhat You Will Get:\nOur goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).\nFinal Details:\nPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.\nIf you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!\nThis Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.\nAbout Caterpillar\nCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. 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