Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Transportation Analyst in Morton, IL.  

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Job Summary:

The International Transportation team is responsible for the movement of shipments internationally for parts and components moving to and from Caterpillar’s global facilities. These flows are from aftermarket parts distribution centers (DCs) to other DCs or dealers, and for components from suppliers to manufacturing facilities or DCs. The international transportation team is looking for a North America Transportation Analyst who can oversee both flows in a cross-functional position.

Additional Info:

This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocationThis role is 1st shiftThis role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedulesThis position requires up to 10% domestic travel

What You Will Do:

Responsible for the day-to-day execution for North America export shipments within the Global Materials Management Program (GMM).  The GMM Program is a program within the international transportation team that manages the transportation flow from suppliers to manufacturing facilities or DCs utilizing the InforNexus transportation system.  The Program provides part level tracking visibility to receiving facilities.Will serve as the North America superuser for Project Connect, responsible for supplier training/onboarding and successful rollout of new BYTM system in 2026. Will require focused effort with other regions in managing the transition to BYTM.Oversight for the 3rd party service provider operating the GMM North America Control Tower.Deploys and governs the performance of the GMM Control Tower through Key Performance Indicators to meet cost and service performance expectationsCoordinate problem resolution with Caterpillar facilities and approved Service Providers with regards to transportation services.Implements solutions to reduce performance gaps within the transportation networkDeploy process improvement initiatives and improved transportation methods to support Caterpillar’s quality, velocity and cost objectivesProvides analytical insights and reporting to leadership and internal customers to generate fact driven solutions and performance metric reporting

What You Have (Required Skills):

Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

5+ years experience in Transportation, Logistics, or similar fieldBachelor’s degreeDemonstrated strategic thinker able to plan and optimize most effective methods for movement of freightPreviously lead projects and high impact initiatives Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Advanced Excel skills (Vlookup, pivot tables) and knowledge or aptitude to learn Microsoft AccessExcellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skillsProven customer focus and time management skillsAbility to work independentlyProficient with Transportation software, such as InforNexus, BlueYonder, etc.

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

January 22, 2026 - February 5, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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