Transportation Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.•Morton, IL

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 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: This Transportation Analyst analyzes and develops transportation plans to control the movement of commodities throughout a manufacturing or distribution network to ensure the smooth running of operations at optimal transportation cost levels. This role is part of our Integrated Logistics team that provides end-to-end integrated logistics solutions designed, deployed and executed to support Caterpillar’s global footprint of manufacturing plants, suppliers, distribution centers and dealers. Capabilities include: Packaging Design and Returnable Container Management Inbound International and Domestic Transportation Logistics Network Operations – including Manufacturing Parts Nodes, Site Logistics and Cross Dock Operations Outbound Logistics – International and Domestic: Specialized Cargo and Product Distribution Solutions

Requirements

Accountability: Understanding the importance of taking personal responsibility; ability to take personal responsibility for assignments, decisions and results, and focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
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.
Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of related industry experience in transportation or import/export operations
Experience with Infor Nexus
Proficient in Microsoft Tools (Access, Excel, Visio), specifically Excel application functionality experience with data analysis: V Lookups, and pivot tables
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven customer focus and time management skills
Ability to work independently
Previous experience in transportation on an international scale
Leadership or supervisory experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day transportation operations for North America outbound moves under the Global Materials Management (GMM) Program, including international air, ocean, and parcel moves
Coordinates problem resolution with Caterpillar facilities and approved Service Providers with regards to the GMM transportation network
Implements both operational and technological solutions to reduce performance gaps, improve velocity, and reduce costs within the transportation network
Manages the relationship, operational execution, business rules, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the North America GMM Control Tower.
Manages onboarding of new suppliers and facilities to the GMM program
Deploys case management, work queue, and defect resolution processes to the Control Tower and transportation process partners
Provides analytical insights to leadership and internal customers to generate fact driven solutions
Uses tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and Visio to drive transportation tracking and process flow improvements for the Control Tower