Transportation Analyst

At Caterpillar we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented bright and driven individuals we wouldnt be the Caterpillar we are today. Now this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Transportation Analyst in Corinth MS.

OurProduct Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)is one of the most innovative divisions within PSLD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is ourcustomers 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.

Werecommittedto our customers who build a better world with our products services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. Were exploring new ideas and opportunities innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrows growth.

Job Summary:

The Transportation Analyst 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.

Additional Info:

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5 day-a-week schedule in the Corinth MS office.
• Relocation Offered: None. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
• Sponsorship Offered: None.
• Travel: Up to 10%

What You Will Do:

• Manage the site transportation operations (Inbound) needs identify and lead transportation network projects and improvement initiatives conduct freight cost analyses and transportation budgeting manage client-site accounts conduct ongoing lane/networkevaluationsand provide operational requirements for procurement biddingactivities
• Analyze transportation plans and identify opportunities for improvements to meet client needs.
• Generate and analyze reports of transportation costs carrier performance and lead times.
• Assist in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity and provide solutions to reduce lead times.

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Analytical Thinking: 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.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Problem Solving: 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.
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients vendors and peers.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Administration Transportation or related field.
• Experience using transportation management systems (i.e. Blue Yonder).
• First-hand experience and knowledge of Caterpillar transportation networks
• Project management experience
• Transportation - PHA: Knowledge of and experience with the means of transporting materials and goods to and from suppliers distribution centers manufacturing facilities and customers the manufacturing facility.
• Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies practices and tools for controlling the whole processes.

What You Will Get:

• Through it all we areone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
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