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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\nProcesses job requisitions and provides support for supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.\nThe Supply Chain Services (SCS) group part of Product Support & Logistics Division currently has a job opening for a “Parts Inventory Analyst” position located in Bangalore, India facility.\nEnterprise Logistics Solutions (ELS):\nThe Enterprise Logistics Solutions (ELS) being part of SCS group is responsible for seamless execution of critical processes for Caterpillar manufacturing facilities in the areas of New Product Introduction (NPI), Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Electronic Data Interface (EDI), Shipping label and Analytics solutions. Supply Chain Services ELS team delivers value by initiating and participating in business-critical projects and solutions.\nThis role supports RIOP HMS Product Group by leading Supply Chain Guru (Network Inventory Model) activities, inventory optimization, supply chain analytics, and digital solutions aligned with Caterpillar’s OPACC strategy. Key responsibilities include developing network inventory recommendations, improving material availability, optimizing inventory investments, and delivering business insights through Power BI and Power Apps solutions. Through data-driven decision-making, automation, and cross-functional collaboration, the role enhances operational efficiency, inventory health, product readiness, and customer value.\nWhat You Will Do:\nLead Supply Chain Guru (Network Inventory Model) activities to develop inventory recommendations and optimize inventory investments across the RIOP HMS Product Group.\nAnalyze demand, supply, and inventory trends to improve material availability and support business planning decisions.\nDevelop and maintain Power BI dashboards and Power Apps solutions to enhance operational visibility and decision-making.\nDrive inventory optimization initiatives, including surplus reduction, inventory health monitoring, and exception management.\nProvide analytical support for S&OP, dealer inventory planning, and product readiness reviews.\nDeliver business intelligence, performance reporting, and actionable insights to supply chain and product group stakeholders.\nIdentify and implement automation opportunities to improve process efficiency and reduce manual effort.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support OPACC objectives, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nDegree Requirement\nBachelor’s degree in commerce/science/engineering or equivalent degree\nMinimum 8-9 years of experience in Supply chain management, Logistics, 3PL, Warehousing, Service parts Logistics.\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; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nComments on the organization's business model and financial goals.\nCommunicates key considerations for business decision making process.\nCites examples of types of information needed to make sound business decisions.\nParticipates in business tasks to get things done in own unit or area.\nCaters to key stakeholders and their priorities.\nApply Supply Chain Guru to generate network inventory recommendations and optimize inventory investments.\nAnalyze demand, supply, and inventory data to improve material availability and business performance.\nDevelop and maintain Power BI dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making.\nBuild Power Apps and automation solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to drive inventory optimization and operational excellence.\nPreferably to have working experience with multiple ERP systems like SAP, Mainframe, etc.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to solve complex problems\nAbility to prioritize and multi-task various responsibilities\nIndependently work on issue resolution and enhancements to existing solutions\nStrong customer focus and ability to collaborate with cross functional teams\nAnalytical 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nApproaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.\nMakes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.\nUses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.\nIdentifies the major forces, events, and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.\nUses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.\nDecision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.\nLevel Basic Understanding:\nExplains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.\nIdentifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.\nNames decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.\nDescribes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.\nLogistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.\nLevel Basic Understanding:\nExplains how improvements in logistics contribute to competitive advantage in the marketplace.\nIdentifies issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics.\nDocuments internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about logistics management.\nDescribes basic logistical processes and sub-processes.\nManufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability.\nLevel Basic Understanding:\nDescribes basic concepts of materials and capacity management processes and procedures.\nDescribes product life cycle and associated MRP cycle.\nIdentifies parameters and considerations used in making decisions about production runs.\nDescribes the use of bills of materials and other documentation needed to provide supplies.\nProcess Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nDefines the critical workflow for executing key processes.\nIdentifies process problems that limit performance.\nImplements methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes.\nFocuses on the most significant problems to maximize efficiency gains.\nSurfaces systemic problems to be addressed at the organizational level.\nProject Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.\nLevel Basic Understanding:\nIdentifies project management tools and requirements within own function.\nDescribes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project.\nExplains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable.\nGives examples of critical paths in projects.\nSupplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.\nLevel Basic Understanding:\nDescribes the typical tasks associated with using and managing suppliers.\nDefines common terms and conditions of agreements with suppliers.\nExplains the organizational process for soliciting and selecting suppliers.\nStates the roles and responsibilities of one's own and suppliers' staff.\nSupply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.\nLevel Basic Understanding:\nLocates and interprets walk-throughs of the consumption stream and associated provision stream.\nIdentifies goals and objectives of effective supply chain management.\nDescribes major areas associated with supply chain management.\nCites multiple examples of waste, high costs and inefficiencies associated with supply chains.\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.\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. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nOctober 14, 2026 - October 22, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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