Transportation Analyst (1 Year Contract)

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Singapore is seeking a driven professional to join our Product Support and Logistics Division. You will support transportation operations, manage AP invoices, and drive improvements to invoicing processes and KPI performance.

The role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration with internal teams and service providers, with five days onsite and a one-year renewable contract. Attractive rewards accompany your contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in, or equivalent knowledge of, supply chain and logistics operations, including transportation, contracting, and traffic management.
• Analytical Skills
• Proficiency in digital systems such as Power BI, Copilot, SAP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as the secondary lead for Transportation Operations and provide operational coverage and support to the primary lead as required.
• Manage shipment exceptions for Asia-Pacific airfreight operations, working collaboratively with internal teams and service providers to drive timely resolution.
• Audit service provider invoices for billing accuracy and compliance with SOX controls across air, ocean, and trucking operations.
• Partner with service providers to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies within established KPI timelines.
• Maintain the invoice discrepancy log and monitor open items through closure.
• Maintain the transportation rate repository, ensuring rates are accurate, current, and properly documented
• Follow up with service providers to obtain outstanding credit and debit notes.
• Submit approved invoices to APSS promptly to facilitate timely payment to service providers.
• Respond promptly to service provider enquiries and provide clear updates on invoice status.
• Track and report invoicing and billing accuracy KPIs, and lead RCCA for underperforming KPIs, invoice discrepancies, and process gaps.
• Collect and analyze data on transportation suppliers’ billing performance and variability, and support improvement initiatives using LEAN methodology.
• Lead LEAN projects to improve invoice audit processes, reduce freight costs, and shorten transit lead times.
• Manage ADC Singapore freight payable activities, including month-end reporting, monthly spend accruals, forecasting, and analysis of spending trends.
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to support ADC spot-rate requests.

Skills

Supply chain operations

Transportation management

Data analysis

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Copilot

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.

What You Will Do:

• Act as the secondary lead for Transportation Operations and provide operational coverage and support to the primary lead as required.
• Manage shipment exceptions for Asia-Pacific airfreight operations, working collaboratively with internal teams and service providers to drive timely resolution.
• Audit service provider invoices for billing accuracy and compliance with SOX controls across air, ocean, and trucking operations.
• Partner with service providers to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies within established KPI timelines.
• Maintain the invoice discrepancy log and monitor open items through closure.
• Maintain the transportation rate repository, ensuring rates are accurate, current, and properly documented
• Follow up with service providers to obtain outstanding credit and debit notes.
• Submit approved invoices to APSS promptly to facilitate timely payment to service providers.
• Respond promptly to service provider enquiries and provide clear updates on invoice status.
• Track and report invoicing and billing accuracy KPIs, and lead root cause corrective actions (RCCA) for underperforming KPIs, invoice discrepancies, and process gaps.
• Collect and analyze data on transportation suppliers’ billing performance and variability, and support improvement initiatives using LEAN methodology.
• Lead LEAN projects to improve invoice audit processes, reduce freight costs, and shorten transit lead times.
• Manage ADC Singapore freight payable activities, including month-end reporting, monthly spend accruals, forecasting, and analysis of spending trends.
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to support ADC spot-rate requests.

What You Have:

• Experience in, or equivalent knowledge of, supply chain and logistics operations, including transportation, contracting, and traffic management.
• Analytical Skills
• Proficiency in digital systems such as Power BI, Copilot, SAP is an advantage.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical solutions to organizational problems.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside the company.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, self-motivation, discipline, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Additional Info:

• This position is offered on a one-year renewable contract, subject to business requirements and individual performance.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• 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 Singapore which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
• International Assignment / Relocation is not available.

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).

Final Details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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