Senior IT Analyst Applications (Supply Chain Business Analyst )

Career Area: Technology, 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. 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. Your Impact 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. Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Senior IT Analyst Applications (Supply Chain Business Analyst )to join our Applications Development & Intelligence Automation -CAT IT Division Bangalore Team. The incumbent would bring deep functional expertise across core supply chain domains—planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and logistics—combined with strong analytical and systems knowledge. This role focuses on translating complex supply chain operations into scalable processes, clear requirements, and data-driven solutions that improve service levels, reduce costs, and enable end-to-end visibility. The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore PSN Office, KA-India What you will do Supply Chain Business Analyst : The Supply Chain Business Analyst brings deep functional expertise across core supply chain domains—planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and logistics—combined with strong analytical and systems knowledge. This role focuses on translating complex supply chain operations into scalable processes, clear requirements, and data-driven solutions that improve service levels, reduce costs, and enable end-to-end visibility. • Analyze and document end‑to‑end supply chain processes, including demand planning, supply planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. • Partner with planners, buyers, warehouse, manufacturing, and logistics teams to translate operational needs into functional requirements for ERP and supply chain applications. • Support configuration and optimization of supply chain systems (e.g., MRP/MPS, safety stock, ATP/CTP, lead times, lot sizing) to improve service levels, inventory turns, and planning accuracy. • Develop and validate business rules, data models, KPIs, and reports related to forecast accuracy, inventory health, supplier performance, and order execution. • Lead process design workshops, UAT, and change management activities, ensuring solutions align with standard supply chain best practices and enable scalable, repeatable operations. Responsibilities • Assisting in the development, testing, and delivery of services/products; Analyzing existing offerings, preparing technical documentation, and recommending upgrades. • Conducting market research to do a comparative analysis of competitor offerings and provide recommendations for developing a more effective product/service. • Identifying user/client requirements for a product or service and defining technical specifications; Preparing technical documentation and sharing them with senior analysts and technical teams. • Supporting senior analysts by fulfilling their data requests, preparing reports, and providing technical assistance; Participating in initiatives to improve processes efficiency and employee productivity. • What you will have   • 5-7 years of years of experience • MBA in supply chain management or related area • B Tech Additional Information: Work Timings: 01:00 Noon -10:00PM IST This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office. Skill Descriptors Business Assessment: Knowledge of the activities, tasks, practices and deliverables for assessing and documenting business opportunities; ability to assess the benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications and business processes. Level Working Knowledge: • Applies tools and techniques for gathering business requirements. • Defines the activities, deliverables, and tools of a business assessment process. • Documents best practices and techniques for assessing application opportunities. • Participates in conducting and documenting business assessments. • Participates in the preparation of risk assessment and benefits analysis. 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. Level Working Knowledge: • Follows policies, practices and standards for determining functional and informational requirements. • Confirms deliverables associated with requirements analysis. • Communicates with customers and users to elicit and gather client requirements. • Participates in the preparation of detailed documentation and requirements. • Utilizes specific organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis. Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Level Extensive Experience: • Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices. • Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy. • Productively balances speed and accuracy. • Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms. • Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards. • Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals. Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Level Extensive Experience: • Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching. • Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience. • Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position. • Communicates well downward, upward, and outward. • Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement. • Maintains focus on the topic at hand. Business Data Analysis: Knowledge of business data analysis; ability to collect, identify, analyze and interpret business data using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs and requirements. Level Extensive Experience: • Sets standards for business data analysis tools and techniques, advises on their application, and ensures compliance. • Provides solutions to data requirements in the business data analysis process. • Directs the implementation of business data collection processes and educates junior employees on new data sources. • Evaluates the quality of business data collected and