Senior Economist Manager

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 groups
• Present analysis and forecasts to management, business unit leaders and industry stakeholders
• Drive insights to business partners through summarization and visualization of economic data
• Coordinate business intelligence reports for senior leaders, focusing on market trends and customer/competitor activity
• Maintain enterprise data repositories and lead data curation and digital transformation efforts
• Lead 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 experience
• Economic Analysis: ability to investigate global economic activities, analyze economic performance and prepare reports to support organizational decision making
• Forecasting: extensive knowledge of forecasting tools and analytical techniques; ability to analyze and scenario-plan for how economic data influences product demand
• Business Markets: experience evaluating markets, including from the perspectives of customers, competitors, suppliers and legislators; ability to apply market knowledge to development of analytics
• Effective Communications: strong ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas and information; create and lead staff in creation of content
• Managing 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 industries
• High levels of initiative, creativity, and interpersonal/communication skills to collaborate with a variety of audiences and management levels
• Ability to speak technically when required but also clearly and concisely with non-financial audiences
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity operating the Bloomberg Terminal
   

Additional Info :

• The primary location for this position is Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 10%
• This posting will close at midnight on March 17, 2024

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 a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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.

Final details:

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Relocation is available for this position.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:

April 5, 2024 - April 9, 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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