Caterpillar Inc.
Supply Chain Data Specialist

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Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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:
Supply Chain Data Specialist
Salary:
£41,593 + dependent upon experience
Location:
Peterborough, UK
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
- Up to 10% bonus
- Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
- 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.
- Employee Referral Scheme
This role requires a full-time, 5-day in the office model.
About IPSD
Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary
The Order to Delivery (OTD) Digital Solutions team is part of the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) and supports the Medium Engines OTD organisation, which consists of; the Operations, Supply Chain (Engines and Perkins Aftermarket Parts) and Global Technical Services functions. We are seeking a Data Specialist to join the team to support the Digital, Data and Process Automation needs of the Perkins Aftermarket Parts Supply Chain function.
The purpose of the OTD Digital Solutions team is to drive the creation, use and adoption of Digital tools within the OTD function to help automate processes, create value for the customer, improve operational efficiency and achieve Profitable Growth
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The OTD Digital Solutions team combines a unique blend of Data Analytics, Data Warehousing and Application development with functional skill and knowledge to deliver tailored Digital Solutions for our end users. The team also play an active role in shaping and supporting IPSD Medium’s Data Strategy and related projects.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop and deploy frequently used dashboards and reports within the Aftermarket Parts team
- Develop views of datasets within our Data Warehouse environment and help to lead changes to our data architecture to drive standardisation and process sustainability
- Interact with system data (primarily SAP) and seek to work with the Aftermarket Parts team to understand this data and their Digital & Reporting requirements
- Work with the Aftermarket Parts Supply Chain team within OTD to gather requirements for data & analytics support and help to translate these business needs to data and digital requirements
- Pick up request tickets from OTD customers in relation to Bug fixes and new project ideas and action in a timely manner
- Be apart of and contribute to business projects that require Digital Solutions team support
- Contribute to the Digital Solutions team strategy and feed into IPSD Medium Data Strategy
What You Have
Data and Analytics Tools:
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform and ability to leverage these tools in several business use cases
- Level Working Knowledge:
- Develops effective Microsoft Power BI and Tableau dashboards to display key business information that provides insights to the end user
- Works to drive continuous improvement of data flows into user facing tools to ensure sustainable development of solutions for the end user
- Ideally have working knowledge of SAP ERP system and be familiar with data mapping within SAP
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 Working Knowledge:
- Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
- Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
- Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.


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Business Analysis:
- Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
- Level Working Knowledge:
- Collaborates with stakeholders and other members of the Digital Solutions team to deliver business solutions
- Documents the business case to justify the requirements of time and resources of a project.
Effective Communications:
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Level Working Knowledge:
- Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position
- Communicates well downward, upward, and outward
- Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement
- Maintains focus on the topic at hand.
What You Will Get
This role offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse team that is at the forefront of driving advancements in Digital Strategy, Data Literacy and process automation within OTD and the wider business. The landscape of Digital is ever changing, and this role is within a team that continuously seeks to develop, upskill and keep pace with those advancements in Digital.
NB. 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. #LI
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
September 28, 2026 - October 12, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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