Data Scientist I - Supply chain Analytics

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Paid annual leave

Flexi leave

Medical insurance and coverage

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a Data Scientist to lead analytics across supply chain, logistics, and transportation. You will build models, create dashboards, and enable stakeholders with advanced analytics to drive efficiency.

The role focuses on developing transportation models, optimizing costs, and supporting strategic decisions using Python, SQL, and visualization tools. Onsite position with collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related fields.
• 4–6 years of experience in logistics analytics, transportation, optimization & simulation, ML/AI.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL/SAS.
• Experience with data visualization and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics and optimization projects across transportation, logistics, and supply chain domains.
• Develop models and digital supply chain solutions to optimize costs and service levels.
• Analyze data to drive network optimization, carrier performance, and cost reduction.
• Build data pipelines, ETL processes, dashboards, and visualizations for modeling and forecasting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable analytics solutions and drive automation.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI/ML

Power BI

Data Engineering

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Technology

Tools

MS Office

SAS

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 Summary

The Data Scientist will support and lead analytics initiatives within the supply chain, logistics, and transportation domains. This role is responsible for developing analytical models, generating insights, and enabling process partners through effective use of advanced analytics tools and techniques. The position is based in Bangalore and reports to the Analytics Manager.

What You Will Do

• Lead analytics and optimization projects across transportation, logistics, supply chain, network design, and transportation modeling domains.

• Develop and enhance transportation models and digital supply chain solutions to optimize costs, improve service levels, and support strategic decision-making.

• Analyze transportation and logistics data to drive network optimization, freight efficiency, carrier performance, and cost reduction opportunities.

• Build robust data pipelines, ETL processes, dashboards, and visualizations to support modeling, forecasting, and operational decision-making.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable analytical solutions and drive continuous improvement, automation, and innovation in transportation analytics.

What You Have:

Domain Expertise

• Knowledge of Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Modeling, Logistics Optimization

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python for AI/ML, optimization, analytics, and automation.
• Experience with SQL, data engineering and data integration.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML, Generative AI, Operations Research, and predictive analytics.
• Experience developing dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI or similar tools.

Values-Based Competencies (VBCs)

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in:

• Integrity & Trust
• Building Inclusive Relationships
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Priority Setting
• Decision Making

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related fields.
• 4-6 years of experience in logistics analytics, transportation, optimization & simulation, machine learning, or AI.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL/SAS
• Experience using MS Office tools and standard statistics/data visualization tools.
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings with high attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications

• Basic working knowledge of supply chain optimization tools (e.g., BY Transportation Modeler, Supply Chain Guru, or similar).
• Experience developing data science solutions in Python (ML, AI, Optimization).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or similar

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).

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.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 29, 2026 - October 6, 2026

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