Transportation Analyst II

Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

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Role

Analyzes and develops transportation plans to control the movement of commodities throughout a manufacturing or distribution network to ensure the smooth running of operations at optimal transportation cost levels.

What you'll do

• Analyzing transportation plans and identifying opportunities for improvements to meet client needs.
• Implementing and maintaining monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipped date, in transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date.
• Generating and analyzing reports of transportation costs, carrier performance and lead times.
• Assisting in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity and providing solutions to reduce lead times.

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree to the Supply Chain field or related field
• Fluent English (Intermediate to Advanced)
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to the table.
• Below are some of the most important skills that are required in this position:

Accountability

• Complete assigned tasks and seek help when necessary.
• Maintain a positive attitude to achieve objectives.
• Possess practical background and expertise in similar roles involving planning, negotiation, and customer service, preferably within the transportation sector.
• Planning and Organizing
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools to ensure accuracy in reporting and analysis.
• Skilled in managing time and coordinating multiple responsibilities, maintaining organized workflows that support efficient operations and consistent follow‑through.
• Adjust priorities when conditions change or new information arises.

Effective Communications

Communicates clearly and in a timely manner the need for a decision to the appropriate people

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Knowledge of data analysis.

Ability to distinguish between the decisions they can make autonomously and those that require higher‑level approval

Flexibility and Adaptability

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change

Service Excellence

Strong background in customer service and negotiation to ensure effective and satisfactory relationships.

Considerations for the best candidates

Have at least 2 years working in a similar or related Transportation position

Advanced English

Additional information

• Don't forget to place your CV
• 24/7 schedule availability required
• This vacancy is 100% face-to-face and the location is Santa Maria
• Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

Final details

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Posting Dates

• October 14, 2026 - October 21, 2026
• Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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