Parts Life Cycle Analyst

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Morton, IL

This role is focused on managing the lifecycle of parts within Caterpillar's Product Support and Logistics Division. It involves executing parts lifecycle processes, supporting enterprise-wide approaches to parts management, and coordinating with various teams to ensure efficient execution of aftermarket parts strategies. The role emphasizes hands-on execution, process improvement, and data analysis to identify opportunities for enhancement.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support execution of key PLS initiatives, including AGG, Serviceability, Branding, and related aftermarket and parts projects
  2. Execute lifecycle-related workflows such as branding governance processes (criteria evaluation, exception documentation, and periodic review) and other lifecycle execution activities, ensuring standard work is consistently followed
  3. Support ongoing lifecycle and aftermarket projects, including transition and sustainment of existing tools, dashboards, and process automation efforts
  4. Coordinate with product groups, supply chain, and cross-functional partners to align priorities and ensure effective execution of lifecycle processes
  5. Analyze parts and lifecycle data to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities for improvement

Skills

Required

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Process Improvement
  • Service Excellence

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience in parts, aftermarket, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, or product group support
  • Familiarity with Cat NPI and lifecycle processes such as AGG, serviceability, branding, or enterprise enablement workflows
  • Experience with data analysis, reporting tools, or process automation
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across cross-functional teams