Lead Data Specialist

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 Strategic Procurement & Planning Division is looking for a Lead Data Specialist. This position is located in Mossville Illinois. As a Lead Data Specialist at Caterpillar you will own the management of several core US based tools and data platforms from the business side. These are the tools that are needed for Caterpillar employees to be successful in their roles as they help to build a better world. You ensure we have the right business requirements through data collection collaboration with suppliers and data analytics ultimately driving stronger impactful decisions.

What You Will Do:

• Support the management of data and business process improvement of the Enterprise Procurement Data Platform (EPDP) and Supply Chain Data Platform (SCDP)
• Create and maintain effective data governance policies to ensure the quality and security of data used across the business
• Develop implement and support digital capabilities that are part of Strategic Procurement & Planning Division accountabilities
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues customers and suppliers at all levels
• Demonstrate your advanced project management skills required to collect compile assimilate communicate and maintain information across multiple projects
• Assess and recommend solutions related to procurement and supply chain processes
• Perform analytical and administrative tasks in support of Strategic Procurement Division initiatives
• Act as leader or SME depending on project to develop new systems and tools and retire outdated systems and tools as part of strategic roadmap
• Lead the creation and management of visualizations documentation and presentations to support data quality processes.

Education requirement:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferably in or related to Advanced Analytics computer science data analytics engineering finance business administration or statistics.

What skills you will have:

ETL Process:

• Collaborate with data engineers and architects to optimize data workflows for performance reliability and maintainability.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across cloud and hybrid environments using tools such as AWS Qlik Snaplogic and Power Bi.

Communicating Complex Concepts:

• Translate complex data models analytics results and technical architecture into clear actionable insights for business and technical stakeholders.
• Create visualizations documentation and presentations to support ongoing data quality and monitoring providing high quality data to our digital solutions.
• Lead crossfunctional meetings and workshops to align data initiatives with business goals and improve data literacy.

Cloud Computing:

• Build and manage data lakes warehouses and streaming platforms to support advanced analytics and machine learning.
• Support cloudbased security compliance and monitoring practices to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Familiarity with basic procurement and supply chain principles procedures and techniques
• Knowledge and expertise in the following systems: Enterprise Procurement Data Platform (EPDP) Supply Chain Data platform (SCDP) Corporate Logistics Data Base (CLIDB) Quality Data Warehouse (QNET) Supply Chain Data Warehouse (SCDW) Assurance of Supply (ASC) Material Replenishment Collaboration (MRC) Network Planning and Execution (NPE) LOGNET Enterprise Digital Order Fulfillment (EDOF) Tableau Demand Visibility Tool (DVT) EPIX Production Stores Inventory (PSI) Network Planning & Execution (NPE) PROcure
• Familiarity in data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
• Knowledge with data modeling principles/methods including conceptual logical and physical data models including Data Vault modeling
• Knowledge with Data mapping integration and transformation to a data warehouse
• Demonstrated ability to dig into details and synthesize ideas and solutions

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Mossville IL

Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require 10% travel.

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:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holiday Volunteer Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and longterm disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to parttime employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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