Parts Inventory Analyst

Overview

Processes job requisitions and supports supply chain, sourcing, cost and price analyses, and contract and purchase order generation, with a focus on network inventory recommendations, inventory optimization and supply chain analytics for the RIOP HMS Product Group.

What you'll do

• Lead Supply Chain Guru (Network Inventory Model) activities to develop inventory recommendations and optimize inventory investments across the RIOP HMS Product Group.
• Analyze demand, supply and inventory trends to improve material availability and support business planning decisions.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and Power Apps solutions to enhance operational visibility and decision-making.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives, including surplus reduction, inventory health monitoring and exception management.
• Provide analytical support for S&OP, dealer inventory planning and product readiness reviews.
• Deliver business intelligence, performance reporting and actionable insights to supply chain and product group stakeholders.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve process efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support OPACC objectives, operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, science or engineering, or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 8-9 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, 3PL, warehousing or service parts logistics.
• Working knowledge of business concepts, tools and processes needed for sound decisions in the context of the company's business.
• Applying Supply Chain Guru to generate network inventory recommendations and optimize inventory investments.
• Analyzing demand, supply and inventory data to improve material availability and business performance.
• Developing Power BI dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Building Power Apps and automation solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to drive inventory optimization and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task various responsibilities.
• Independently working on issue resolution and enhancements to existing solutions.
• Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of analytical thinking, decision making and critical thinking, including approaching problems by defining them and comparing alternative solutions.
• Basic understanding of logistics management, manufacturing requirements planning (MRP), process improvement, project management, supplier management and supply chain management.

Nice to have

• Preferably working experience with multiple ERP systems such as SAP, Mainframe, etc.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India facility.
• Works onsite five days a week.
• Caterpillar is not hiring for this position for individuals who now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Applicants should apply using an English version of their CV.