Parts Inventory Analyst at Caterpillar in Bangalore

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Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics 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. Job Summary Processes job requisitions and provides support for supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation. The 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. Enterprise Logistics Solutions (ELS): The 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. This 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. What You Will Do: • Lead Supply Chain Guru (Network Inventory Model) activities to develop inventory recommendations and optimize inventory investments across the RIOP HMS Product Group. • Analyze demand, supply, and inventory trends to improve material availability and support business planning decisions. • Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and Power Apps solutions to enhance operational visibility and decision-making. • Drive inventory optimization initiatives, including surplus reduction, inventory health monitoring, and exception management. • Provide analytical support for S&OP, dealer inventory planning, and product readiness reviews. • Deliver business intelligence, performance reporting, and actionable insights to supply chain and product group stakeholders. • Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve process efficiency and reduce manual effort. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support OPACC objectives, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. Degree Requirement • Bachelor’s degree in commerce/science/engineering or equivalent degree • Minimum 8-9 years of experience in Supply chain management, Logistics, 3PL, Warehousing, Service parts Logistics. What You Have Business 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. Level Working Knowledge: • Comments on the organization's business model and financial goals. • Communicates key considerations for business decision making process. • Cites examples of types of information needed to make sound business decisions. • Participates in business tasks to get things done in own unit or area. • Caters to key stakeholders and their priorities. • Apply Supply Chain Guru to generate network inventory recommendations and optimize inventory investments. • Analyze demand, supply, and inventory data to improve ma