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Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Data Scientist

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Morton, Illinois, United States, 61550


Career Area:

Business Technologies, Digital and Data

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.

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. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

As a

Data Scientist

within the PSLD Transformation group, your primary responsibility will be to support profitable growth of Caterpillar’s Kitting business through data and analytics. You will collaborate closely with various functional areas within the Kitting Solutions product group including New Product Development, Supply Chain, and Commercial to understand their business problems and leverage appropriate data and statistical and machine learning techniques to develop the best solution. You will also support part number rationalization, and component services growth to accomplish PSLD Transformation 2.0 objectives.

Additional Information:

Location:

Morton, IL (United States)

Additional Locations:

Dallas, TX (United States)

Required Travel:

5% (Domestic)

Relocation Assistance Offered:

None.

Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model. In addition to working onsite at either our Morton, IL or Dallas, TX facility, our hybrid work model allows employees the flexibility to work from home based on business need.

What You Will Do:

Define requirements and scope of data analyses; present and report business insights to management using data visualization techniques.

Extract, transform and analyze data in large volume to support fact-based, data-driven business decisions and development.

Develop robust and scalable codes and leverage across multiple solutions.

Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

Business Statistics:

Knowledge of the statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Analytical Thinking:

Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Machine Learning:

Knowledge of principles, technologies and algorithms of machine learning; ability to develop, implement and deliver related systems, products and services.

Programming Languages:

Knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of programming; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms in order to write effective programs.

Query and Database Access Tools:

Knowledge of data management systems; ability to use, support and access facilities for searching, extracting and formatting data for further use.

Requirements Analysis:

Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in data science, mathematics, economics, engineering, or a similar field with quantitative coursework; or a Master’s degree and 1-2 years of experience, or a PhD.

Previous professional experience utilizing quantitative analysis.

Previous experience with production-level coding and development skills in Python and SQL.

Proficiency with Power BI, including administration and DAX Scripting.

Previous experience with various Caterpillar functional domains such as Dealer/Customer, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.

Previous experience with different types of databases such as DB2, Oracle and Snowflake.

Familiarity with Azure cloud technology.

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

. The total rewards package, beyond based salary includes:

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan*

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1

Paid Time Off Plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, etc.)

401(k) Savings Plan including Company match.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short and long-term disability coverage

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility an incentive plan guideline

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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:

November 6, 2024 - November 19, 2024

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

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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