Lifecycle Specialist

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Morton, IL

This role focuses on optimizing processes within the aftermarket parts portfolio for Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining optimal processes for supply chain, purchasing, inventory, compliance, and dealer collaboration, as well as analyzing data to identify improvement opportunities and cost-effective solutions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong skills in data gathering, problem-solving, process improvement, service excellence, and standard operating procedures. Experience in project management, business data analysis, aftermarket policies, supply systems, compliance, and cross-functional projects is preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Identifying, defining, and implementing integrated solutions and performance improvements, including building internal and external alliances to explore opportunities.
  2. Establishing effective linkages, partnerships, and best practices with business partners and internal functions.
  3. Investigating and incorporating industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal processes for suppliers and/or products.
  4. Developing and analyzing data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective solutions.
  5. Supporting PLS leadership as needed for senior and executive leader reporting.

Skills

Required

  • Data Gathering & Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Process Improvement
  • Service Excellence
  • Standard Operating Procedures

Nice to have

  • project management
  • process improvements
  • reviewing and analyzing business data
  • aftermarket part policies and procedures
  • part supply systems / technology solutions
  • Compliance
  • Inventory
  • Dealer Support
  • Supply Chain
  • Cross-functional project experience
  • power apps
  • automation techniques