Data Scientist I

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.

The Data Scientist will support and lead analytics initiatives within the supply chain, logistics, and transportation domains. This role is responsible for developing analytical models, generating insights, and enabling process partners through effective use of advanced analytics tools and techniques. The position is based in Bangalore and reports to the Analytics Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead analytics projects in supply chain, logistics, transportation, and data science domains.
• Apply strong technical and domain knowledge to build models, analyze datasets, and deliver actionable business insights.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the analytics function to enhance tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Perform data purification, ETL workflows, and prepare high quality datasets for modeling and decision support.
• Develop clear, compelling visualizations and presentations to communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across functions to understand business challenges and design analytical solutions.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed based on project requirements.
  
  

Core Skills & Competencies

Domain Expertise

• Working knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and transportation concepts.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong hands on expertise in Python, including the ability to build robust data science, ML, AI, and optimization models.
• Proficiency in SQL and/or SAS.
• Experience with ETL/data preparation and generating insights for business reviews.
• Exposure to supply chain or transportation modeling tools (e.g., Supply Chain Guru, Blue Yonder Transportation Modeler, or similar).
• Added advantage: Knowledge of AI/ML/optimization techniques and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
  
  

Values Based Competencies (VBCs)

Intermediate To Advanced Proficiency In:

• Integrity & Trust
• Building Inclusive Relationships
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Priority Setting
• Decision Making
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related fields. MBA in Operations preferred.
• 2–6 years of experience in network design, transportation, optimization & simulation, machine learning, or AI.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL/SAS, with at least one independent project successfully completed.
• Experience using MS Office and standard statistics/data visualization tools.
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings with high attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Basic working knowledge of supply chain optimization tools (e.g., BY Transportation Modeler, Supply Chain Guru, or similar).
• Experience developing data science solutions in Python (ML, AI, Optimization).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
  
  

Skill Descriptors

Programming Languages: Knowledge of basic concepts and capabilities of SQL/SAS/Python programming; ability to use tools, techniques and platforms in order to write and modify programming languages.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes the basic concepts of programming and program construction activities.
• Uses programming documentation including program specifications in order to maintain standards.
• Describes the capabilities of major programming languages.
• Identifies locally relevant programming tools.
  
  

Query and Database Access Tools: Knowledge of data management systems; ability to use, support and access facilities for searching, extracting and formatting data for further use.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Identifies query facilities that are available in one's own environment.
• Explains organization's standards, procedures and practices for building queries.
• Describes the functions and features of query and database access tools.
• Identifies the key benefits and drawbacks of query languages.
  
  

Business Statistics: Knowledge of the statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Identifies and describes basic statistical measures.
• Summarizes the underlying uncertainties associated with statistical analysis and reporting.
  
  

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
• Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.
  
  

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.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
  
  

Additional Info:

This position will require travelling about 10% of the time.

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

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, flexi 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!

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.

Posting Dates:

January 6, 2026 - January 19, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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