Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics Compensation Grade: 20 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 Title : Transportation Business Analyst Salary: £29k - £36k Location : Larne Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays. Up to 10% bonus Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution, up to 6% Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution. Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase. Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business. What will Caterpillar do for you? From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters. The role As a member of the Outbound Prime Product Logistics Team, you will play a vital role in driving Transportation operational efficiencies & processes for Prime Products moving from EAME facilities to Dealers or end customers internationally. Integrated with orders management and planning processes, you will plan and execute international transportation shipments to reduce overall transit time and variability, in-transit inventory, and transportation cost. What you'll do Manage the planning and execution of transportation operations for finished products from production centers in EAME to Dealers in region and overseas. Act as a project lead for continuous improvement or larger transformational initiatives. Plan the required short term and medium-term transportation capacity required based on plants production volume and liaise with supply chain partners. Review and identify areas for improvement through performance management of our carriers. Own the operational performance metrics (velocity, cost, data quality, CO2 emissions) and work across teams to achieve the targets. Leverage systems, business intelligence dashboard and relationships to identify improvement opportunities. Proactive communicate and maintain relationships with supply chain partners and customers. Develop and document processes for standardization and continuous improvement. Develop in-depth business knowledge of product and customer requirements. Top candidate will need to have : Bachelor degree or third level education in Supply chain, business administration (Master is a plus) or equivalant experience in Supply chain, business administration. Prior experience in International transportation ie Ocean (Container/RORO), Road (Truck) and Air. Proficient in English, optional other languages Strong Analytical skills & problem-solving capabilities Willingness to embrace the Caterpillar Values and Culture Willingness to embrace Lean principles. Ability to work in an evolving & dynamic environment. Motivated to gain expertise in international transportation processes. Strong Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Sharepoint, One Drive, Outlook) Good to have: Good Working Knowledge of Visio, Power Bi, Power Automate, Salesforce Appetite to learn and understand the flow of data between Transportation Management Systems What you'll have Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes. Level Basic Understanding: Interprets process flow diagrams. Explains differences between a process and a project. Identifies process management initiatives in own area. Describes key business processes in own area. 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. Level Basic Understanding: Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process. Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics. Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems. Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications. 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 Basic Understanding: Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving. Describes problem reporting and escalation practices. Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution. Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area. Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers. Level Basic Understanding: Provides examples of the characteristics of effective business relationships. Identifies key business relationships in own organization. Describes the nature of a productive business relationship. Explains the benefits of building business partnerships 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. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Posting Dates: July 19, 2024 - August 2, 2024 The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community . To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application below.