Career Area:
Sales
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.
In this role you will lead and execute Global Parts Pricing (GPP) major price change system and Parts Pricing compliance related processes. You will also partner with Caterpillar IT to support the Parts Pricing Information and Distribution System (PPIDS) and Parts Pricing Publication website (PPUBS) legacy pricing systems.
What you will do:
Plans and executes Global Parts Pricing major price change tasks required to create dealer price file publications. Responsibilities include timeline management, simulation monitoring, data validation, and overall system execution
Supports and completes repeating compliance processes such as price change audits, SOX audits, approval processes, PPI reviews, and system access management
Maintains policy, guideline and procedural documentation applicable to responsible areas
Proactively manages troubleshooting investigative efforts, grief resolution and communications relating to legacy system disruptions and abends, batch maintenance uploads and process failures
Owns PPUBS group mailbox and responds promptly to dealer inquiries
Leads the collection of major price change business requirements for the new parts pricing system, working with Caterpillar IT and GPP team members
Develops and executes test plans with supporting documentation to accompany system changes and enhancements
Provides ongoing analyst and leadership training, onboarding and support across all pricing systems
What you will have:
Education/Experience: 4+ years of job-related experience, Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, statistics, accounting, marketing, related fields preferred
Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
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.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations with high attention to detail and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
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.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers. Ability to remain agile and flexible with a positive attitude.
Value Selling: Knowledge of the principles and practices for selling products, technology and services; ability to provide overall product/service 'value' and to differentiate support offerings that address clearly understood customer needs.
Task management: Willingness to work independently to prioritize and execute tasks with a sense of urgency. Maintain organized standard work and documentation of results.
Top Candidates will also have:
Prior experience in a project management or pricing analyst role or equivalent level job in an accounting, finance or related field
Knowledge of various Caterpillar products, product applications and business systems
Experience working in the aftermarket, using aftermarket parts data, Caterpillar IT and related processes
Microsoft Excel proficiency
SAS and SQL programming skills
Working knowledge of PPIDS
Additional Details:
The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
Sponsorship is not available
Additional Information:
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 .
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
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Relocation is available for this position.
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:
September 12, 2024 - September 29, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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