Senior Data Scientist

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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. Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic member who can bridge Supply Chain / Trade Operations expertise, technology leadership, advanced analytics, and AI-driven innovation . The successful candidate will drive transformation by combining supply chain business knowledge, digital capabilities, and strong leadership to deliver world-class solutions that improve compliance, visibility, operational efficiency, and business performance across Caterpillar's global trade and logistics network. What You Will Do Lead analytics and digital transformation initiatives supporting Global Trade Management and Logistics Operations. Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and AI adoption. Translate complex business challenges into actionable analytics and measurable business outcomes. Develop and implement advanced analytics, machine learning, and automation solutions. Communicate insights and recommendations to business leaders through effective visualizations and storytelling. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to analytics project teams. What You Have Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, Digital Transformation, or Information Technology. Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data analytics methodologies. Experience working with enterprise data platforms such as Oracle, Snowflake, SAS, Databricks, or similar technologies. Functional knowledge of Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Trade Compliance or Global Trade Operations. Success Measures Business value realization through analytics and drawback / refund initiatives. Adoption and scalability of Automation / AI solutions. Improvement in process efficiency and Audit Automation. Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at . What You Will Get: 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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date). Final Details: Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you! This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: September 17, 2026 - September 30, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .