Transportation Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.

Transportation Analyst at Caterpillar analyzing and developing transportation plans. Working with the Product Support and Logistics Division to control the movement of commodities.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMorton • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,210 - $133,810 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze transportation plans and identify opportunities for improvements to meet client needs.
Implement and maintain monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipped date, in transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date.
Generate and analyze reports of transportation costs, carrier performance and lead times.
Assist in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity and provide solutions to reduce lead times.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
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.
Experience working with PowerBI and Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data gatheringdata analysisanalytical thinkingproblem solvingreport generationprocess flow developmenttransportation cost analysiscarrier performance analysislead time tracking

Soft Skills

attention to detailaccuracycritical thinking