Aftermarket Inventory Strategy Analyst

• Serve as a trusted inventory management advisor to assigned Caterpillar dealers
• Analyze inventory, operational, and business performance data to improve product availability, reduce backorders, optimize inventory investment, and increase service levels
• Partner with dealers to develop inventory strategies aligned with business objectives, customer demand, and service performance targets
• Conduct inventory simulations and scenario analyses for stocking decisions and inventory investments
• Lead performance reviews with dealers and internal stakeholders, presenting metrics, trends, and recommendations
• Identify root causes of inventory performance gaps and collaborate on solutions
• Translate complex analytical findings and technical concepts into clear business recommendations
• Provide training, consultation, and ongoing support for inventory optimization tools, reporting solutions, and best practices
• Troubleshoot inventory planning and system-related issues affecting dealer operations
• Influence business decisions through data analysis and strategic recommendations
• Support process improvement initiatives, reporting enhancements, dashboard development, and related projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inventory optimization and measurable results

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in inventory management, supply chain analytics, demand planning, forecasting, logistics, or inventory optimization
• Ability to analyze large datasets, uncover trends and root causes, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations
• Experience using SQL, Snowflake, SAS, Power BI, and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of analytical models, calculations, and business metrics, including validating results and identifying data issues
• Experience influencing customers, stakeholders, or business partners through data-driven recommendations and consultative problem-solving
• Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience conducting business reviews, presenting findings, and building trusted relationships
• Knowledge of inventory planning, service level management, backorder reduction, inventory investment strategies, and operational performance metrics
• Experience supporting operational improvements through stakeholder engagement, training, process improvement initiatives, or change management
• Experience creating dashboards, reports, visualizations, or decision-support tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and follow through in a fast-paced environment
• Must work onsite five days a week
• Up to 10% domestic travel required
• Visa sponsorship is not available
• Successful completion of a drug screen required

Demonstrates expertise in inventory management and supply chain analytics, with a strong ability to analyze data, develop inventory strategies, and communicate complex concepts effectively. Proven track record in optimizing inventory investment and enhancing service levels through data-driven recommendations.

• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Analytics
• SQL
• Power BI
• Data Analysis

• Inventory Optimization
• Demand Planning
• Forecasting
• Logistics
• Analytical Models
• Business Metrics
• Dashboard Development
• Reporting Solutions
• Scenario Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis

• Consultative Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Relationship Building
• Training

• Service Level Management
• Backorder Reduction
• Operational Performance Metrics
• Process Improvement
• Change Management

• Snowflake
• SAS
• Microsoft Excel
• Inventory Planning Tools
• Reporting Tools