Logistics Modeling Analytics Manager

As a Logistics Modeling & Analytics Manager, the incumbent will direct and coordinate the efforts of team responsible for understanding the business problem, developing analytical models, providing business solutions / recommendations and supporting implementation.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  • Leading the team developing optimization models to drive strategic and tactical decisions supporting Operations, Supply Chain Planning and Logistics teams across Caterpillar business units around the globe
  • Ability to provide technical expertise in the development of advanced mathematical models for optimization problems to address business needs
  • Provide personal development and career planning to the team members
  • Responsibilities include project planning, model development & deployment support
  • Manage project and coordinate tasks with other project team members in Operations, Supply Chain & transportation teams
  • Communicate model results to a variety of stakeholders including supply chain analysts, operations leaders, and commercial teams
Qualifications

Masters/PhD degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields

Theoretical and practical knowledge of developing advanced optimization models

Demonstrated experience in developing complex models with commercial optimization software (CAST, LLamasoft SCG, JDA Strategist, LogicNet+, CPLEX, AIMMS, etc.)

Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Python & R

Excellent leadership skills to effectively sponsor supply chain improvements making the best use of available resources, while maintaining strong people focus and fulfilling the responsibilities for leading people

Extremely strong collaborative, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to creatively solve very complex problems

Fluent English written and oral skills

Strong Business Acumen

Ability to Travel 10-25% of time – globally

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

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

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