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Data Scientist I - Supply chain Analytics

Caterpillar
Karnataka, IND
Full-time
Senior
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Supply chain analyticsTransportation modelingLogistics optimizationPythonSQLSAS

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Role summary

The Data Scientist supports and leads analytics initiatives in supply chain, logistics, and transportation.

The position is based in Bangalore and reports to the Analytics Manager.

What you will do

  • Lead analytics and optimization projects across transportation, logistics, supply chain, network design, and transportation modeling.
  • Develop and enhance transportation models and digital supply chain solutions to optimize costs, improve service levels, and support strategic decisions.
  • Analyze transportation and logistics data for network optimization, freight efficiency, carrier performance, and cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Build data pipelines, ETL processes, dashboards, and visualizations for modeling, forecasting, and operational decisions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on scalable analytical solutions, continuous improvement, automation, and innovation.

Domain and technical expertise

  • Domain knowledge includes supply chain, Transportation Management Systems, transportation modeling, and logistics optimization.
  • Strong Python proficiency for AI/ML, optimization, analytics, and automation; experience with SQL, data engineering, and data integration.
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML, Generative AI, Operations Research, and predictive analytics.
  • Experience developing dashboards and visualizations using Power BI or similar tools.
  • Intermediate to advanced values-based competencies include integrity and trust, inclusive relationships, customer focus, problem solving, priority setting, and decision making.

Required qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
  • 4–6 years of experience in logistics analytics, transportation, optimization and simulation, machine learning, or AI.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL/SAS.
  • Experience using MS Office tools and standard statistics/data visualization tools.
  • Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate in team settings with high attention to detail.

Desired qualifications

  • Basic working knowledge of BY Transportation Modeler, Supply Chain Guru, or similar supply chain optimization tools is desired.
  • Experience developing Python data science solutions in ML, AI, or optimization is desired.
  • Microsoft Office 365 proficiency and experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools are desired.

Benefits

  • The employer describes day-one benefits, potential variable bonus, paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical coverage, and insurance, with benefits prorated based on hire date.

Application notes

  • Applicants should apply using an English version of their CV.
  • The posting states that candidates who now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship in India are not being hired for this position.

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