Senior Data Specialist

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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.

Job Summary:

This position in PSLD Data Analytics - Aftermarket Data Analytics team (ADA) will be responsible for define, develop & maintain standardized data (Facts & Dimensions) for a wider supply base through collaboration with multiple teams by identifying safe source to build data. This in turn helps the management to visualize daily/weekly/monthly positions and trends of key business driving functionalities like Past Due, Backorder, Supplier Shipping Performance, etc.

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Gather user requirements, collect, and document existing Safe Source data (tables / flat files), Identify Safe Source to establish & maintain Fact & Dimension tables for Business with TACCSS (Transactional, Accurate, Clean, Complete, Safe source & Standardized) data and establish dataflow diagrams.

Projects:

- Collaborate with different teams to implement standards.

- Lead performance improvement projects.

- Work closely and influence global teams for process improvements.

- Execute project milestones in a timely manner & effectively communicate progress to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years’ dedicated Snowflake experience in the following areas:

Technical skills:

• Strong SnowFlake SQL skills.
• Able to program in multiple languages (SQL, Python).
• Functional knowledge of Supply chain & Logistics.
• Ability to automate programs / processes.

Soft skills:

• Ability to translate business requirements into data solutions.
• Adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong customer focus and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Has the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Eager to learn & improve, continuously sharpen their skills.
• Strong solution-oriented analytic skills and show creativity in their problem-solving.
• Attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture.
• Has great communication skills – Is able to represent the architect team, address their needs & requirements in meetings with process partners (inside & outside of the greater team).
• Must be willing to work in different shifts to have enough overlap with global team.
• Strong customer focus to provide solutions with a sense of emergency.

Added advantage:

• RDBMS concepts, Python, JavaScript for Stored Procedure, DataIKU, Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Copilot, Dataverse).
• APICS CPIM / CSCP or Supply Chain certifications.
• Statistical knowledge for machine learning (ML) and predictive modeling.
• Experience with data mining and data analytics in large data sets.

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. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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.

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