Career Area:

Finance

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.

As the Senior Economist Manager for Caterpillar’s Resource Industries (RI) segment, you will have responsibility for managing a group of individuals that provide economic, commercial and competitive insights to our senior leadership team. This role is responsible for translating the data behind economic & commodity megatrends to our leaders in a way that shapes operational and strategic planning. As a key member of the RI team, you’ll be supporting the largest machines at Caterpillar. And doing so at a time when they’re on the front lines of critical topics – like electrification, autonomy and emissions control – that will help define the world of tomorrow.

What You Will Do:

Monitor and forecast commodity market trends and align with business unit leadership on impacts to product groupsPresent analysis and forecasts to management, business unit leaders and industry stakeholdersDrive insights to business partners through summarization and visualization of economic dataCoordinate business intelligence reports for senior leaders, focusing on market trends and customer/competitor activityMaintain enterprise data repositories and lead data curation and digital transformation effortsLead and develop staff of economists and analysts

What You Have:

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in economics (or related field) and 8+ years of job-related experienceEconomic Analysis: ability to investigate global economic activities, analyze economic performance and prepare reports to support organizational decision makingForecasting: extensive knowledge of forecasting tools and analytical techniques; ability to analyze and scenario-plan for how economic data influences product demandBusiness Markets: experience evaluating markets, including from the perspectives of customers, competitors, suppliers and legislators; ability to apply market knowledge to development of analyticsEffective Communications: strong ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas and information; create and lead staff in creation of contentManaging Multiple Priorities: ability to manage concurrent activities and projects; effectively prioritize (and re-prioritize); effectively allocate team bandwidth

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Prior experience with commodity markets and mining, heavy construction or related industriesHigh levels of initiative, creativity, and interpersonal/communication skills to collaborate with a variety of audiences and management levelsAbility to speak technically when required but also clearly and concisely with non-financial audiencesAdvanced Excel skills and familiarity operating the Bloomberg Terminal
 

Additional Info:

The primary location for this position is Irving, TXDomestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualifySponsorship is not availableInternational and Domestic travel up to 10%

Summary Pay Range:

$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Posting Dates:

January 29, 2025 - February 12, 2025

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

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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