Senior Aftermarket Inventory Strategy Analyst

• Serve as the primary inventory management advisor for assigned Caterpillar dealers
• Design and implement inventory optimization strategies balancing service levels, inventory investment, demand, and operational performance
• Lead complex inventory improvement initiatives from analysis through execution
• Analyze inventory, operational, and business performance data to identify trends and root causes
• Develop data-driven recommendations for strategic decision-making
• Conduct executive-level business reviews with dealers and internal stakeholders
• Lead corrective action plans addressing inventory performance gaps
• Provide consultation, training, and mentorship on inventory management best practices and planning tools
• Serve as a subject matter expert on inventory management processes, optimization strategies, and dealer operations
• Lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations
• Drive standardization and process improvements through best practices, reporting enhancements, governance models, and training resources
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities and implement scalable inventory management solutions
• Resolve complex inventory, system, and operational challenges
• Build trusted relationships with dealers and internal stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain analytics, logistics, demand planning, or a related field
• Proven success leading complex inventory, supply chain, or business improvement initiatives and delivering measurable results
• Advanced analytical skills with experience using SQL, Snowflake, SAS, Power BI, and Excel
• Ability to identify root causes, validate data, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations
• Experience influencing customers, dealers, stakeholders, and leadership through consultative, data-driven decision-making
• Strong business acumen and ability to evaluate operational, financial, and customer impacts
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering results without direct authority
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to operational teams, dealers, senior leaders, and executives
• Experience mentoring others and serving as a subject matter expert
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive initiatives through implementation
• Ability to work onsite five days a week
• Up to 10% domestic travel
• Visa sponsorship is not available
• Successful completion of a drug screen required for employment

Demonstrates expertise in inventory management processes and optimization strategies, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and cross-functional project leadership. Proven ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and implement scalable inventory management solutions.

• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Advanced Analytical Skills
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership
• Data-Driven Decision-Making

• SQL
• Snowflake
• SAS
• Power BI
• Excel
• Inventory Optimization
• Demand Planning
• Operational Performance Analysis
• Business Performance Data Analysis
• Corrective Action Planning

• Consultative Influence
• Effective Communication
• Mentorship
• Relationship Building
• Independent Work

• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Inventory Performance
• Operational Challenges
• Business Improvement Initiatives
• Service Levels
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Continuous Improvement
• Governance Models
• Training Resources