Caterpillar Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Senior Data Specialist
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $166K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating stronger, more sustainable communities. They are seeking a Senior Data Specialist to define the vision, strategy, and execution for the Sales Data Platform, bridging business needs with technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency across Strategic Planning and Procurement.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Monitor platform performance and optimize workflows for speed, reliability, maintainability, and cost efficiency
Track ROI and cost avoidance resulting from platform improvements
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
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Statistics or related field
Preferred
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
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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