Inventory Analyst

Supply Chain And LogisticsYour 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.About Electric PowerCaterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more.With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We're committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!Role Definition Research, develop, implement and monitor inventory management and distribution logistics systems, concepts and procedures for worldwide parts inventory and operations management. What You Will DoDeliver high performing production systems and efficient, accurate, secure, and accessible data to support analytics needs across Cat and Dealers.Lead and support ERP conversion projects in testing and onboarding dealers/vendors.Develop automated processes to aid in data cleansing and maintenance using analytical tools.Develop and test new reporting tools, following standards and best practices.Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desiredAnalytical 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.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.Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.Participates in gathering and analyzing an organization's data based on requirements.Follows proper data gathering and analysis processes and policies.Utilizes basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.Reports problems that arise in the data collection process.Documents data from various sources and in various formats.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.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.Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.Inventory Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.Identifies basic tools and approaches for inventory management.Describes basic functions and reports needed for inventory management.Cites examples of seasonal considerations and adjustments to planned versus actual inventory.Describes basic benchmarks for inventory management.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.Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.What Will Put You AheadCapacity Planning & Management - MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.Names several capacity-related measurements and installed tools.Identifies common capacity constraints and seasonal trends.Locates internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about capacity planning & management.Describes the roles and responsibilities of capacity planners.Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP): Knowledge of the process, issues and considerations for systematically managing distribution of inventory for multiple plants or warehouses; ability to apply related knowledge and experience in real practice.Works with real-time inventory software, moving supplies to where needed, when needed.Interprets the impact of bottlenecks and delays on operating costs.Follows processes and applies technologies for items and inventory management.Assists in solving issues related to distribution to meet orders or inventory replenishment requirements.Works with basic distribution requirements planning (DRP) processes and operations.Location: Alpharetta, GARelocation is not provided for this positionVisa sponsorship is not provided for this positionThis role requires a 5-day-in-office presenceSummary Pay Range: $81,370.00 - $122,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.Medical, dental, and vision benefits*Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*401(k) savings plans*Health Savings Account (HSA)*Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*Health Lifestyle Programs*Employee Assistance Program*Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*Career Development*Incentive bonus*Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employees