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Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a **Lifecycle Automation IT Analyst** **in Morton, IL.**

Our **Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)** is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

We’re **committed** to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – **innovating** to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Job Summary** **:

+ As a **Lifecycle Automation IT Analyst** , you will drive the automation and continuous improvement of aftermarket tools and processes. This individual will lead the development and enhancement of Microsoft Power Platform solutions—including Power Apps, Power BI, and SharePoint—to streamline processes, improve functionality, and elevate the user experience. Working closely with the Business Analytics team, you will translate business needs into scalable digital solutions, guide tool evolution, and ensure alignment with operational goals. This role serves as the central coordinator of tool and process automation, functionality, managing change requests, prioritizing enhancements, and delivering impactful updates that support data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

**Additional Info** :

+ This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation

+ This role is 1st shift

+ This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules

What You Will Do:

+ **Lead the enhancement and automation of existing tools** to improve functionality, usability, and overall user experience

+ **Manage Microsoft Power Platform solutions** (Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint) used across lifecycle and aftermarket processes.

+ Collaborate closely with the **Business Analytics team** to identify opportunities for tool improvements and data-driven decision-making.

+ Guide the **design, development, and deployment** of new features and workflows within lifecycle and aftermarket tools / processes, ensuring alignment with business needs.

+ Serve as the **primary point of contact** for lifecycle tool-related change requests, enhancements, and troubleshooting.

+ Develop and maintain **documentation, training materials, and support resources** to ensure effective adoption and usage of tools.

+ Monitor tool performance and user feedback to drive **continuous improvement** and innovation.

+ Ensure **data integrity, security, and compliance** across all lifecycle management platforms.

+ Facilitate **cross-functional collaboration** to gather requirements, prioritize enhancements, and deliver impactful solutions.

What You Have (Required 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.

+ **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.

+ **Implementation:** Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks.

+ **Business Process Improvement:** Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing, and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.

+ **Query and Database Access Tools:** Knowledge of data management systems and/or Microsoft Platforms (Power BI, Power Automate, etc); ability to use, support and access facilities for searching, extracting, and formatting data for further use.

+ **User Acceptance Testing (UAT):** Knowledge of UAT activities, tasks, tools, and techniques; ability to design, implement and evaluate acceptance tests for end-users.

+ **Standard Operating Procedures** : Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.

+ **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.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Working knowledge of Caterpillar parts and aftermarket business, including relevant policies, systems, and procedures.

+ Experience with Python, SAS (Statistical Analysis Software), or Snowflake for advanced data analysis, automation, or integration.

+ Proven ability to guide solution development across Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate), partnering with analytics teams to improve business processes and user experience.

+ Experience driving tool adoption and process improvement by collaborating across analytics, operations, and IT to deliver scalable, user-friendly solutions.

What You Will Get** **:

+ Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

+ Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=25) .

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

October 27, 2025 - November 10, 2025

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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