Inside Sales Data Analyst

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is seeking an Inside Sales Data Analyst based in LaGrange, IL. You will support quote-to-cash, monitor overnight EDI demands, and help optimize order fulfillment and ERP data migration to LN.

Ideal candidates have a four-year marketing degree, Six Sigma/Lean experience, and experience with SAP and Infor LN. Travel up to one week per month is required.

Qualifications

• Experienced computer user – MS Office suite, SAP, LN etc.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed, accurate and able to set priorities among competing demands.
• Self-starter, dependable and efficient.
• Willingness to travel up to one week per month.
• SAP or Infor LN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the quote to cash process with Inside Sales Rep and Management.
• Review inbound overnight EDI demands for allocation and smoothing against forecasted items.
• Handle 1-2 accounts as the Inside Sales Rep to move into open roles.
• Review the open order backlog and fulfillment channels daily.
• Review non-executable demand lines and collaborate for resolution.
• Assist in transferring information from customer portals for Inside Sales Rep.
• Support SAP data cleansing related to ERP implementation into LN.
• Identify process issues and participate in improvements.
• Support growth initiatives and resolve material issues with Global Supply Chain.
• Travel up to one week per month for critical projects.

Skills

MS Office

SAP

Infor LN

Interpersonal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Four-Year College Degree (Marketing focus)

Six Sigma/Lean experience

Tools

SAP

Infor LN

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

The Inside Sales Data Analyst is a critical component of the Aftermarket Service team. Each representative provides oversight and administration of customer demands placed for PRL products sold to Railroads, Marine Propulsion, Offshore and Land-based oil well drilling rigs, and Stationary Power Generations markets.

Req ID

12209BR

Work Location Options

Other suitable Locations: LaGrange IL, Belton MO, Fort Worth TX, Peru IN

Region

United States

City

La Grange

State

Illinois

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

• Work with the Inside Sales Representative and Management to facilitate the quote to cash process
• Conduct a daily review of inbound overnight EDI demands, both for allocation and smoothing of demand signals against forecasted items
• Handle 1-2 accounts as the Inside Sales Rep, to immediately move into any open role on the team
• Conduct a daily review of the overall open order backlog against all avenues of fulfillment
• Conduct a daily review of non-executable demand lines & work with the internal team for quickest resolution
• Assist in the transfer of information from customer portals for the Inside Sales Rep
• Support any initiative and projects related to cleansing SAP data, as it relates to an ongoing ERP implementation into LN
• Identify process issues and participate in the development and implementation of process improvements
• Support the growth initiatives of the business
• Work with Global Supply Chain buyer/planners to resolve material issues, leading to improve on-time delivery to customers
• Make use of problem solving/decision making skills to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Willingness to travel up to one week per month to assist with business-critical projects

Education / Training

• Four-Year College Degree (Marketing focus)
• Six Sigma/Lean experience

SAP experience

• Some inside/outside sales or customer service experience
• Project Management experience
• Multilingual

Qualifications And Experience

Required:

• Experienced computer user – MS Office suite, SAP, LN etc.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed, accurate and able to set priorities among competing demands.
• Self-starter, dependable and efficient.
• Focused, responsive to deadlines.
• Ability to travel (up to one week per month).

Preferred:

• SAP or Infor LN experience.
• Some inside/outside sales or customer service experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Multilingual.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position involves work in a standard office environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing, walking. Rare lifting.
• Motion – Position requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with research and central office communications.
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent communications, including both talking and hearing.
• Work Environment – Position will typically be located in an office environment.
• Emotional Demands – Position is vital to the organization, as no service or support product can enter multiple Progress Rail facilities with Sourcing Team; high degree of flexibility and demand with ability to work with a team to accomplish the mission.
• Safety – Position is primarily limited to general office safety and travel requirements.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Marketing, Sales and Service

PRS Facility Location

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400

Summary Pay Range

$50,050 - $85,696