Supply Chain Data Specialist

Caterpillar Brazil; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Up to 10% bonus

Pension scheme – Caterpillar matches

Share scheme – 50% match up to 10%

Flexible benefits: health and dental,

EV car lease

Holiday purchase

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Data Specialist in Peterborough, UK to design and deploy dashboards, work with SAP data, and support the OTD digital initiatives. You will build data views, collaborate with the Aftermarket Parts team, and drive data-driven decisions across the supply chain.

The role emphasizes analytics, data warehousing, and customer-focused digital solutions, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and ability to apply in multiple business use cases.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI and Tableau dashboards for insights.
• Develop dashboards to present key information to end users.
• Strong data flow improvement to support sustainable solutions.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP data mapping is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy dashboards and reports for the Aftermarket Parts team.
• Create views in Data Warehouse and influence data architecture for standardisation.
• Interact with SAP data and translate requirements to digital solutions.
• Gather data & analytics needs from OTD and translate to data requirements.
• Respond to tickets for bug fixes and new ideas promptly.
• Contribute to Digital Solutions team strategy and IPSD Medium Data Strategy.
• Support business projects needing Digital Solutions.

Skills

Power Platform

Power BI

Tableau

Data Analytics

SAP

Data Mapping

Tools

SAP ERP

Data Warehousing

Job description

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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 Title

Supply Chain Data Specialist

Salary

£41,593 + dependent upon experience

Location

Peterborough, UK

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Up to 10% bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution
• Up to 10% Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
• Employee Referral Scheme

Contract type & hours

full-time, 5-day in the office model

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

The Order to Delivery (OTD) Digital Solutions team is part of the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) and supports the Medium Engines OTD organisation, which consists of; the Operations, Supply Chain (Engines and Perkins Aftermarket Parts) and Global Technical Services functions. We are seeking a Data Specialist to join the team to support the Digital, Data and Process Automation needs of the Perkins Aftermarket Parts Supply Chain function. The purpose of the OTD Digital Solutions team is to drive the creation, use and adoption of Digital tools within the OTD function to help automate processes, create value for the customer, improve operational efficiency and achieve Profitable Growth. The OTD Digital Solutions team combines a unique blend of Data Analytics, Data Warehousing and Application development with functional skill and knowledge to deliver tailored Digital Solutions for our end users. The team also play an active role in shaping and supporting IPSD Medium’s Data Strategy and related projects.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop and deploy frequently used dashboards and reports within the Aftermarket Parts team
• Develop views of datasets within our Data Warehouse environment and help to lead changes to our data architecture to drive standardisation and process sustainability
• Interact with system data (primarily SAP) and seek to work with the Aftermarket Parts team to understand this data and their Digital & Reporting requirements
• Work with the Aftermarket Parts Supply Chain team within OTD to gather requirements for data & analytics support and help to translate these business needs to data and digital requirements
• Pick up request tickets from OTD customers in relation to Bug fixes and new project ideas and action in a timely manner
• Be apart of and contribute to business projects that require Digital Solutions team support
• Contribute to the Digital Solutions team strategy and feed into IPSD Medium Data Strategy

What You Have

• Data and Analytics Tools: Knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform and ability to leverage these tools in several business use cases
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and Tableau dashboards to display key business information that provides insights to the end user
• Develops effective Microsoft Power BI and Tableau dashboards to display key business information that provides insights to the end user
• Works to drive continuous improvement of data flows into user facing tools to ensure sustainable development of solutions for the end user
• Ideally have working knowledge of SAP ERP system and be familiar with data mapping within SAP
• 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
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions
• Business Analysis: Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders
• Collaborates with stakeholders and other members of the Digital Solutions team to deliver business solutions
• Documents the business case to justify the requirements of time and resources of a project
• 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
• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position
• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement
• Maintains focus on the topic at hand

What You Will Get

This role offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse team that is at the forefront of driving advancements in Digital Strategy, Data Literacy and process automation within OTD and the wider business. The landscape of Digital is ever changing, and this role is within a team that continuously seeks to develop, upskill and keep pace with those advancements in Digital.

Additional Information

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Company Culture

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.