Transportation Analyst

Caterpillar; Grimbergen; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Logistics professional to join the Outbound Prime Product Logistics Team in Grimbergen. You will plan and execute international shipments, manage key performance metrics, and drive analytics-driven improvements across global logistics networks.

The role requires a strong background in international transport, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on reducing transit times, costs, and emissions within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of international transportation experience.
• Strong interest in logistics, network design, and transportation solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Lean or Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• Affinity with analytics and BI; experience with Power BI, Salesforce, and Blue Yonder.
• Strong communication and relationship management; English proficiency; additional languages a plus.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and execution of international transportation for finished products from EAME production locations to dealers and customers globally.
• Own key operational performance metrics including velocity, cost, data quality, and CO2 emissions.
• Act as regional super user for Analytics and Blue Yonder and connected system infrastructure.
• Use systems, BI dashboards, and stakeholder insights to identify and drive improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the global analytics landscape.
• Plan short- and long-term transportation capacity with plants, supply chain partners, and ocean carriers.
• Build strong relationships with supply chain partners and customers through proactive communication and performance management.
• Develop business knowledge of product and customer requirements, documenting processes to support standardization and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Lean Six Sigma

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Salesforce

Blue Yonder

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

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.

Our 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. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

As part of the Outbound Prime Product Logistics Team based in Grimbergen, you will help drive transportation efficiency and process improvement for Prime Products moving from EAME facilities to Dealers and end customers globally. Working closely with order management and planning teams, you will plan and execute international shipments to reduce transit time, variability, in-transit inventory, and transportation cost. The role will also support the regional TLM team, connect with global solutions teams, and help advance automation, technology adoption, and analytics transformation across the prime product logistics space.

What you’ll do

• Manage the planning and execution of international transportation for finished products from EAME production locations to dealers and customers globally.

• Own key operational performance metrics, including velocity, cost, data quality, and CO2 emissions, and work cross-functionally to achieve targets.

• Act as regional super user for Analytics and Blue Yonder and connected system infrastructure, supporting automation, process improvement, and technology adoption.

• Use systems, business intelligence dashboards, and stakeholder insights to identify and drive improvement opportunities.

• Lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives, including the evolution of the global analytics landscape.

• Plan short- and long-term transportation capacity based on production volumes, working closely with plants, supply chain partners, and ocean carriers.

• Build strong relationships with supply chain partners and customers through proactive communication and performance management.

• Develop business knowledge of product and customer requirements, while documenting processes to support standardization and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in international transportation, including ocean, road, and/or air freight.

• Strong interest in logistics, transportation processes, network design, and transportation solutions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with Lean or Six Sigma knowledge considered a plus.

• Affinity with analytics, business intelligence, customer relationship management, and transportation systems, including tools such as Power BI, Salesforce, and Blue Yonder.

• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship management skills,

• Proficient English required and other languages considered a plus.

• Ability to work effectively in an evolving, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook; knowledge of Visio, Power Automate, and advanced Power BI is a plus.

Accountability

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.

Base Minimum Pay:

€52,718.00

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

Posting Dates:

September 29, 2026 - October 11, 2026

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