Caterpillar, Inc

Transportation Analyst

Caterpillar, Inc$72K — $108K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
  • Excellent problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving logistics issues
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong planning and organization skills for managing multiple priorities
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
  • Customer-focused mindset with strong service orientation

Responsibilities

  • Track and report transportation activities, costs, and expenditures across multiple modes
  • Verify completeness and accuracy of shipping documents, invoices, and checklists
  • Maintain detailed records of shipments, freight costs, and logistics transactions
  • Communicate shipping and receiving schedules to internal stakeholders
  • Identify and escalate transportation or logistics issues to appropriate teams
  • Support transportation operations through effective coordination and follow-through
  • Ensure compliance with established logistics processes and documentation standards

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 opportunities
  • Incentive bonus eligibility
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Transportation Analyst

Location: Decatur, IL

Travel: Up to 5%

Relocation Assistance: Not available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered

Job Summary

The Transportation Analyst supports day-to-day transportation and logistics operations by providing technical and administrative support to ensure efficient movement of materials and shipments. This role focuses on tracking transportation activities, maintaining accurate shipment and invoice records, verifying documentation, and communicating schedules and logistics issues across teams. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing logistics environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring transportation accuracy, operational efficiency, and effective coordination across supply chain stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Track and report transportation activities, costs, and expenditures across multiple transportation modes
  • Verify shipping documents, invoices, and checklists for completeness and accuracy
  • Maintain detailed records of shipments, freight costs, and logistics transactions
  • Communicate shipping and receiving schedules to internal stakeholders
  • Identify and escalate transportation or logistics issues to appropriate teams
  • Support transportation operations through coordination, organization, and follow-through
  • Ensure compliance with established logistics processes and documentation standards


Required Skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve logistics issues
  • Planning and organizing skills to manage multiple priorities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Decision-making and critical thinking capabilities
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
  • Customer-focused mindset with strong service orientation


Preferred Skills
  • Experience in transportation, logistics, shipping, or supply chain operations
  • Familiarity with shipment tracking systems or ERP/logistics platforms
  • Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments
  • Exposure to freight cost tracking, invoicing, or transportation reporting
  • Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field


Summary Pay Range:

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

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

Posting Dates:
June 23, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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