Senior Data Specialist

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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.

The Strategic Procurement & Planning Division is hiring a Senior Data Specialist based in Mossville, Illinois. In this role at Caterpillar, you will define the vision, strategy, and execution for the Sales Data Platform, which supports sales, order, and work tool data for Machines, Work Tools, and Engines. You will bridge business needs with technology solutions to deliver high-quality, secure, and accessible data that powers analytics, planning, order management, forecasting, and operational efficiency across Strategic Planning and Procurement.

Education Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Statistics or related field.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and maintain the Sales Data Platform vision and roadmap.
• Prioritize features based on business value, compliance, and cost.
• Lead data mapping and normalization for consistency.
• Drive modernization, including migration to cloud platforms.
• Ensure interoperability across enterprise data domains.

Data Stewardship and Ownership

• Establish and enforce data standards, naming conventions, and metadata practices.
• Monitor data lineage and maintain documentation to ensure transparency and traceability.
• Serve as the escalation point for data quality issues and coordinate resolution across business and IT teams.

Data Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to data governance policies, including data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to manage risk and meet audit requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with leadership and product groups to understand evolving data needs.
• Act as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Communicate platform capabilities and progress clearly to leadership.

Platform Development & Delivery

• Manage product backlog, user stories, and sprint planning in Agile.

• Oversee data ingestion, integration, and transformation for S&OP sources.
• Enable self-service analytics for decision-making.
• Ensure successful UAT and stakeholder sign-off.

Performance & Cost Optimization

• Monitor platform performance and optimize workflows for speed, reliability, maintainability, and cost efficiency.
• Track ROI and cost avoidance resulting from platform improvements.

Communicating Clear Concepts

• Translate complex data models and technical architecture into clear, actionable insights for business and technical stakeholders.
• Create visualizations, documentation, and presentations to support ongoing data quality and monitoring, ensuring high-quality data for digital solutions.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and workshops to align data initiatives with business goals and improve data literacy.

Top candidates will have:

• Familiarity with basics of Sales and Operations planning and supply chain principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Data governance and compliance expertise.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze details, synthesize solutions, communicate issues clearly, lead root cause investigations, and deliver effective resolutions.

Additional Details:

• Location: Mossville, IL
• Relocation: Not available
• Sponsorship: Not offered
• Work Arrangement: On-site, five days per week

Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

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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