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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
Provides day-to-day technical and administrative support for supply chain/logistics management activities.

Responsibilities
•    Assisting in communicating with procurement, material planning, inventory, distribution to minimize cost, inventory and improve efficiency.
•    Providing technical support and assistance on supply chain/logistics management.
•    Inputting data into supply chain application system; maintaining the system on a regular basis.
•    Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on logistics operation.
•    Develop Power Apps, Power Bi, Python or similar Program, AI Agent to improve logistics operations.
•    Develop automation/Moden manufacturing solutions to improve logistics operations.

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired
Bachelor’s Degree or above, preferred in Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Automated Manufacturing Major (mechanical, electrical), Industrial Engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Advantageous Skills):
Experience in Power App, Power Bi, Python Program Development is preferred.
Experience in Machine Learning &AI related programming and automation logistics solution is desirable.

Skill Descriptors
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.

Level Basic Understanding: 
•     Completes assigned tasks, seeking help when needed.
•     Describes the value of a positive attitude in meeting objectives.
•     Strives to complete assignments according to established quality measures.
•     Follows direction in relation to the time and effort needed to achieve work objectives.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Working Knowledge: 
•     Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
•     Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
•     Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
•     Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
•     Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

Analytical 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 Basic Understanding: 
•     Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
•     Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
•     Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
•     Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

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 Basic Understanding: 
•     Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
•     Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
•     Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
•     Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Basic Understanding: 
•     Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.
•     Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
•     Explains the importance of effective business communication.
•     Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
Level Basic Understanding: 
•     Explains the perspective that change is inevitable.
•     Seeks value in new ways of doing things.
•     Easily copes with day-to-day frustrations, adversities and uncertainties.
•     Provides examples of flexible and inflexible behavior in the face of change.

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.
Level Basic Understanding: 
•     Seeks help to modify priorities as new information surfaces or conditions change.
•     Demonstrates the ability to estimate the time and resources required to complete tasks.
•     Identifies own key assignments, schedules, and process steps.
•     Applies the concept of 'critical path' in order to complete work in a timely manner and keep larger tasks on track.

Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
Level Basic Understanding: 
•     Cites personal experiences of receiving excellent customer service.
•     Describes examples of poor, mediocre, and excellent service.
•     Explains how managing customer perceptions and expectations enhances customer service.
•     Describes several important business benefits of providing high quality service.

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar 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.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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