Senior Inventory Analyst

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

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Job Summary

Research, develop, implement and monitor inventory management and distribution logistics systems, concepts and procedures for worldwide parts inventory and operations management.

The Supply Chain Services (SCS) group part of Product Support & Logistics Division currently has a job opening for a ‘Senior Inventory Analyst’ position located in Bangalore, India facility.

Enterprise Logistics Solutions (ELS) Team Overview:

The Enterprise Logistics Solutions (ELS) being part of SCS group is responsible for seamless execution of critical processes for Caterpillar manufacturing facilities in the areas of New Product Introduction (NPI), Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Electronic Data Interface (EDI), Shipping label and Analytics solutions. Supply Chain Services ELS team delivers value by initiating and participating in business-critical projects and solutions.

This Lead position is responsible for developing and managing analytical solutions that support end-to-end NPI supply chain planning and key project milestones, ensuring successful NPI execution and production build readiness for the Decatur facility. The role partners closely with the Supply Chain Planning team and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, resolve issues, and implement data-driven solutions that improve operational performance. Key responsibilities include supporting engineering change management, BOM discrepancy resolution, part effectivity, PPAP approvals, and material dispositions through effective workflow and analytical tools. The position also drives continuous improvement initiatives, coordinates stakeholder engagement, and enhances Product Change Control (PCC) processes to enable seamless production operations and successful parts introductions.

What You Will Do:

• Working knowledge of end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) supply chain planning processes, including tracking project gateways, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, and driving timely execution of key deliverables.
• Experience leading project coordination activities to develop and implement supply chain solutions, ensuring alignment between Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supplier teams.
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes, including identifying and resolving discrepancies between Bills of Material (BOM) and engineering systems to ensure data accuracy and seamless implementation.
• Experience managing part effectivity and introduction of new parts into enterprise systems, ensuring accurate planning, inventory management, and production readiness.
• Familiarity with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), material dispositions, deviation management, and supplier readiness activities to support successful product launches and production continuity.
• Ability to manage workflow solutions, prioritize critical issues, and coordinate resolution activities across multiple stakeholders to support effective supply chain execution and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to independently drive issue resolution and process improvements in a dynamic NPI environment.
• Management of NCM process with effective RCCA development
• Collaborate with Buyers to provide information for successful PO launches

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 9-10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, 3PL Operations, Warehousing, Service Parts Logistics, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of data analytics and business intelligence tools, including SAS and Power BI, for data analysis, reporting, visualization, and decision support.
• Experience in developing and managing analytical solutions, dashboards, and performance metrics to drive operational improvements and support business objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable insights and process improvements.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance supply chain performance, inventory management, and operational efficiency.

What You Have

Data Gathering & Analysis: 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.

Level Working Knowledge:

•     Participates in gathering and analyzing an organization's data based on requirements.

•     Follows proper data gathering and analysis processes and policies.

•     Utilizes basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.

•     Reports problems that arise in the data collection process.

•     Documents data from various sources and in various formats.

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

•     Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

•     Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

•     Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

•     Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.

•     Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Distribution Center Management: Knowledge of distribution center management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.

Level Basic Understanding:

•     Describes the role of a distribution center in the supply chain.

•     Cites examples of disruptions to the distribution process and common resolutions to these.

•     Explains basic performance measurements for a distribution center.

•     Demonstrates understanding of the processes for managing an inventory distribution center.

Inventory Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.

Level Working Knowledge:

•     Follows processes to take stock, release inventory or return into processing; resolves discrepancies.

•     Tracks inventory information for a specific product group or location.

•     Works with basic tasks of inventory management for a specific location.

•     Produces basic inventory management reports for senior staff to reconcile the inventory balances.

•     Performs the receiving, ticketing, checking in and distributing of inventory items for a specific location.

Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.

Level Working Knowledge:

•     Assists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity.

•     Uses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance.

•     Maintains records of all shipments and invoices using an established system.

•     Participates in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks.

•     Works with logistics in a domestic environment.

Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Level Basic Understanding:

•     Seeks help to modify priorities as new information surfaces or conditions change.

•     Demonstrates the ability to estimate the time and resources required to complete tasks.

•     Identifies own key assignments, schedules, and process steps.

•     Applies the concept of 'critical path' in order to complete work in a timely manner and keep larger tasks on track.

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

•     Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.

•     Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.

•     Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.

•     Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.

•     Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.

Level Working Knowledge:

•     Discusses considerations for integrating partner and supplier transactions.

•     Recognizes software systems or components used to manage supply chain.

•     Summarizes supply chain considerations for different types of products or components.

•     Participates in supply chain analysis and uses it to spot trends and improvement opportunities.

•     Works with a specific part of supply chain management process.

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 India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

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:

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If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.

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 been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 24, 2026 - September 6, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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