Distribution Research Consultant

Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just 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. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence. The Distribution Research Consultant serves as a business and subject matter expert supporting Caterpillar's Inventory Management systems and processes. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional projects, integration activities, and advanced ad hoc analysis across Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning (DFIP), Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Deployment, and Service Analysis. The position partners closely with business stakeholders, system architects, and IT teams to identify opportunities, evaluate complex business problems, develop integrated solutions, and support strategic Inventory Management initiatives. A strong analytical and systems background is required, with the ability to connect processes and data across multiple planning systems and translate analysis into actionable business recommendations. Additional Information: Location: Morton, IL (United States) Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic & International) Relocation Assistance Offered: None US Work Sponsorship Offered: None What You Will Do: Lead and support cross-functional projects across DFIP, DRP, Deployment, and Service Analysis. Serve as an integration architect across Inventory Management systems and processes. Perform advanced ad hoc analysis and develop data-driven recommendations to support business decisions. Analyze inventory, service, forecasting, replenishment, deployment, backorder, and operational performance. Identify process and system integration opportunities across Inventory Management platforms. Develop analytical solutions and tools to improve decision-making, process efficiency, and visibility. Lead testing, validation, and business readiness activities for system enhancements and process changes. Investigate complex process and system exceptions and develop integrated business solutions. Partner with DFIP, DRP, Deployment, Service, IT, Distribution, and other business teams to implement improvements. Support strategic system and process transformation initiatives. Maintain process documentation, controls, and governance for supported business processes. Translate complex analytical findings into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences. What Skills You Will Have (Basic Requirements): Business Markets: Knowledge of existing and planned markets and market-related initiatives from the perspectives of the competition, the suppl…

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