Strategic Inventory Analyst - Aftermarket Availability

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Morton (IL)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 134,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

HSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Aftermarket Inventory Strategy Analyst in Morton, IL (or Dallas, TX) to partner with Caterpillar dealers, analyze inventory and performance data, and deliver actionable recommendations to improve service parts availability and reduce backorders. This role emphasizes data-backed problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on inventory optimization.

The position is 1st shift, on-site, with up to 10% travel and no relocation offered, within the Product

Qualifications

Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
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.
Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
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.
Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted inventory management advisor to assigned Caterpillar dealers, building strong relationships and providing data-driven recommendations that improve inventory performance and customer satisfaction.
Analyze inventory, operational, and business performance data to identify opportunities to improve product availability, reduce backorders, optimize inventory investment, and increase service levels.
Partner with dealers to develop inventory strategies that align with business objectives, customer demand, and service performance targets.
Conduct inventory simulations and scenario analyses to help dealers evaluate stocking decisions, inventory investments, and potential business outcomes.
Lead performance reviews with dealers and internal stakeholders, presenting key metrics, trends, and actionable recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
Identify root causes of inventory performance gaps and collaborate with dealers to implement solutions that enhance inventory productivity and customer availability.
Translate complex analytical findings and technical concepts into clear business recommendations that can be understood by stakeholders at all levels.
Provide training, consultation, and ongoing support to help dealers adopt inventory optimization tools, reporting solutions, and industry best practices.
Troubleshoot inventory planning and system-related issues impacting dealer operations and work collaboratively to resolve challenges.
Influence business decisions through facts, data analysis, and strategic recommendations while partnering with dealers to achieve shared service and inventory performance goals.
Support process improvement initiatives, reporting enhancements, dashboard development, and other projects that strengthen inventory management capabilities across the dealer network.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inventory optimization initiatives and deliver measurable business results for dealers and Caterpillar.