Business Analyst – Electrical Wiring Harness Lab

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.

Key Responsibilities (Roles & Responsibilities)

1. Wiring Harness Components Procurement

Procure wiring harness parts—wires, connectors, terminals, clips, sleeves, tapes, and sub-assemblies. Track lead times, costs, MOQs, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Raise and monitor purchase requests as needed. Support cost tracking and basic analyses.

2. Lab Inventory Management

Keep precise inventory records for wiring harness parts, consumables, and test materials. Monitor stock levels, usage, and safety margins. Ensure materials match lab schedules and engineering needs. Flag obsolete or excess items and arrange disposal. Help with regular audits and reconciliations.

3. Engineering & Lab Schedule Coordination

Collaborate with design and engineering teams on upcoming builds and tests. Convert plans into material requirements and lab readiness schedules. Manage slot planning, material prep, and build order. Provide updates on material status, risks, and schedule changes.

4. Import / Export & Compliance Support

Assist with import/export of wiring harness parts and lab equipment. Handle documentation— invoices, packing lists, HS codes, shipment tracking. Work with logistics and compliance teams for timely clearance. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

5. Business Process & Data Support

Streamline lab procurement, inventory, and scheduling processes. Maintain trackers, dashboards, and reports on material status, supplier performance, inventory health, and lab use. Identify and address process gaps or inefficiencies. Assist with audits and management reporting.

6. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

Coordinate among engineering, lab, procurement, logistics, and suppliers. Communicate risks, delays, and changes affecting lab operations. Support issue resolution with structured follow-up and documentation.

Required Qualifications

Education

•  Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following domains:
  • Wiring harness labs ,Engineering procurement or material planning ,Lab inventory or stores management,Supplier coordination and logistics support

Skill Descriptors
Business Analysis: Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Analyzes the value of a business and its functions through the value estimation of assets.
• Applies the prerequisites to a project before starting the business analysis process.
• Collaborates with stakeholders, development teams, testing teams, etc., to deliver business solutions.
• Documents the business case to justify the requirements of time and resources of a project.
• Utilizes diverse analysis tools and methodologies to group different business activities based on shared characteristics or similarities.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
• Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
• Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
• Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
• Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
• Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
• Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

March 4, 2026 - March 10, 2026

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

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