Transportation Analyst II

Caterpillar; Guanajuato; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar in Santa Maria, Mexico, seeks a Transportation Analyst to analyze and develop transportation plans across the manufacturing and distribution network, ensuring smooth operations at optimal transportation costs.

You will monitor shipment status, generate reports, and help design processes to reduce lead times; a Bachelor's in Supply Chain and fluent English are required, with 2+ years in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Fluent English (Intermediate to Advanced).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop transportation plans to move commodities across the network at optimal costs.
• Implement and maintain monitoring systems for shipment status and delivery dates.
• Generate and analyze reports on transportation costs, carrier performance, and lead times.
• Assist in developing process flows to track and reduce lead times.

Skills

Accountability

Planning & Organizing

Effective Communications

Decision Making

Flexibility & Adaptability

Service Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office tools

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.

Role

Analyzes and develops transportation plans to control the movement of commodities throughout a manufacturing or distribution network to ensure the smooth running of operations at optimal transportation cost levels.

What you'll do

• Analyzing transportation plans and identifying opportunities for improvements to meet client needs.
• Implementing and maintaining monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipped date, in transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date.
• Generating and analyzing reports of transportation costs, carrier performance and lead times.
• Assisting in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity and providing solutions to reduce lead times.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree to the Supply Chain field or related field.

Fluent English (Intermediate to Advanced).

In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to the table.

Below are some of the most important skills that are required in this position

• Accountability: Complete assigned tasks and seek help when necessary. Maintain a positive attitude to achieve objectives. Possess practical background and expertise in similar roles involving planning, negotiation, and customer service, preferably within the transportation sector.
• Planning and Organizing: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools to ensure accuracy in reporting and analysis. Skilled in managing time and coordinating multiple responsibilities, maintaining organized workflows that support efficient operations and consistent follow-through. Adjust priorities when conditions change or new information arises.
• Effective Communications: Communicates clearly and in a timely manner the need for a decision to the appropriate people.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of data analysis. Ability to distinguish between the decisions they can make autonomously and those that require higher-level approval.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
• Service Excellence: Strong background in customer service and negotiation to ensure effective and satisfactory relationships.

Considerations for the best candidates

• Have at least 2 years working in a similar or related Transportation position.
• Advanced English.

Additional information

• 24/7 schedule availability required.
• 100% face-to-face and the location is Santa Maria.
• Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence or job promotion.

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

About Caterpillar 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.