Program Specialist

Career Area: Strategy 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.
Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar.
In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world.
We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution.
PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions.
We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us.
We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.
Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
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What You Will Do: The Program Specialist will operate as the Cat Parts Regulatory Compliance Lead for Production Regulatory Emissions and Product Regulatory Non-Emissions projects and matters to ensure all Cat Parts shipments are shipped fully compliant with global regulations.
Lead projects and represent Aftermarket Parts Distribution on Emissions and Non-Emissions projects.
Collaborate with many business units to understand global emissions requirements and any restrictions and determine impact to Cat Parts – includes other regulatory compliance teams, product groups, legal, and Aftermarket Parts Distribution business teams.
Analyze and determine application of regulatory changes to the Aftermarket Parts Distribution global network.
Create, implement, and monitor processes (existing and new) as a delegated Process Owner as well as accurately create and maintain associated Program and Process Documentation.
Execute process compliance reviews/approvals related to Dealer orders and provide regulatory guidance.
Participate in audits, both internal and external.
Primary contact point for emissions and non-emissions related questions.
Maintain own knowledge; stay up-to-date with relevant regulations; attend relevant training (internal and external) as appropriate.
Develop and deliver training on various compliance matters and processes to global Cat Parts teams.
Coach and lead co-workers and other employees within Cat Parts.
Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.
What You Have (Basic Qualifications): Knowledge and Technical Skills: Bachelor’s degree.
6 (plus) years of progressively responsible job-related experience.
Previous project management experience.
Soft Skills: Analytical thinking.
Decision making based on data and facts.
Ability to incorporate compliance requirements into business processes.
Close attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to quickly problem solve.
Conflict resolution.
Risk assessment.
Ethical integrity.
Data analytics and investigative work.
Highly effective multi-tasking.
Prioritization.
Program Management.
Effective listening skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with other all levels within the organization.
Accurate work completed the first time.
Willingness to always learn new things.
What You Have (Preferred Qualifications): Knowledge and Technical Skills: Master’s degree or higher.
Existing understanding of Product Regulatory Emissions.
Existing understanding of Product Regulatory Non-Emissions.
Work Planning, including associated tools like Microsoft Project.
Intermediate use in Microsoft Visio.
Understanding of the following systems: ANTARES Power BI Cat Parts Audit Trail TMI CDM PRWB SPM/EWM Proficient in Office 360 Suite; MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS SharePoint, MS Team.
High-level understanding of product lines, especially engines.
Understanding of Cat Parts business model.
Review blueprints and BOM’s.
Soft Skills: Good understanding of the Caterpillar enterprise organizations and key contacts.
Organization.
Initiative to work with little supervision.
Work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Customer focus.
Additional Information: Location: Morton, IL (USA) This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model.
In addition to working onsite at our facility in Morton, IL, our hybrid work model allows employees the flexibility to work from home based on business need.
#LI #BI Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.
S which can be found through our employment website at www.
caterpillar.
com/careers.
Posting Dates: January 30, 2024 - February 8, 2024 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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