Career Area:
Information Analytics
Job Description:
At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better world. We wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world - for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Sr. Data Scientist in Mossville, IL.
The 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. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
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.
Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience
Caterpillar uses quantitative methods and techniques to solve problems. Typical problems include maximizing OPACC through improvements in Inventory Costs, Material Costs, NPI costs, etc; determining the principal drivers of health care costs; recommending the optimal supplier for a part; identifying sales, rental, and service opportunities for Caterpillar dealers; and developing simulation/optimization capabilities to model a new facility or product feature. In addition, analytics experts also provide assistance to high-profile enterprise-wide projects such as the assurance of supply/supplier recovery.
The Senior Information Scientist contributes to this mission by acting as the technical lead of analytics project teams tasked with solving problems of medium complexity or business impact. He or she will participate on cross-functional project teams, provide overall guidance to the technical direction of the project, and mentor Jr Information Scientists on the technical approaches being used in order to solve a problem presented by a Caterpillar Business Unit or Service Organization, a Caterpillar Dealer, or a Caterpillar Customer.
The Senior Information Scientist will:

• Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in the application statistical methods and/or digital methods to solve business problems
• Coach and mentor other Information Scientists in the creation, validation, and application of statistical models, as well as in implementing digital solutions;
• Participate on multiple projects concurrently
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Caterpillar Inc.; its products and services; its internal systems, processes, and procedures; and its relevant external influences (competitors, laws and regulations, market conditions, etc.) to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Demonstrate strong initiative to research and apply new methods to exceed customer expectations.
• Have a strong focus on continual learning in the Analytics field
• Geographic scope: global

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in statistics, economics, mathematics, or a similar field with quantitative coursework
• 3 years of professional experience utilizing quantitative analysis is required,
• PowerBI development skills and advanced excel data analysis skills

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Must demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Additional Information:
This position is in Mossville, IL
Must be willing to travel up to 10% of working time
Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model. In addition to working onsite at one of our PSLD facilities, our hybrid work model allows employees flexibility to work from home based on business need.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.Caterpillar.com/careers . #Li
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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