Transportation Analyst

Job Description:

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.

Role Definition

Analyzes and develops transportation plans to control the movement of production components from suppliers to our manufacturing or distribution network to ensure the smooth running of operations at optimal transportation cost levels.

This role will also involve Project Management in line with LEAN and Six Sigma principles and have a good command of English and presentation skills to a wider and international audience. A good understanding or exposure to Transportation Management Systems and SAP is also desirable.

The person also must be comfortable with change management and strong communication skills.

A candidate with min 8 years of logistics and international transportation experience and holding a Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyzing transportation plans and identifying opportunities for improvements to meet client needs.

• Implementing and maintaining monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipped date, in transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date.

• Generating and analyzing reports of transportation costs, carrier performance and lead times.

• Assisting in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity and providing solutions to reduce lead times.

• Lead projects applying Lean principles and Six Sigma.

• Management reporting and presentation

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors

Process Management : Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, documenting, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Analytical and Critical 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.

• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.

• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.

• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.

• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

Decision 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.

• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Relationship Management : Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers and conduct monthly business review

Transportation - Knowledge of and experience with the means of transporting materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers the manufacturing facility.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Demonstrates expertise with all major modes of transportation (international)

• Shares approaches for assessing transportation alternatives and selecting optimum mode.

• Conducts joint planning with carriers to forecast short- and long-term transportation needs.

• Works with shippers to plan for and mitigate the transportation capacity crunch and during crisis

• Negotiates and monitors rates and service controls with major carriers.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).