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.
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 a Competitive and Market Analysis Research Consultant, you will have the opportunity to develop essential competitors’ business information and provide recommendations to management for Caterpillar Construction Industries. You will provide analysis and interpretation of the competitors’ strategic insights including financial condition, new product introduction, M&A and divestures, global and regional market conditions and industry trends.
What you will do:
Assist the Competitive Intelligence Strategy Manager in the systematic collection, evaluation, and communication of competitive marketing intelligence required for targeted business intelligence projects which Caterpillar business teams or external customers need to make their business decisions and support business strategies.
- Managing all aspects of competitor’s landscape and business insight for Cat Growth Regions, particularly with Chinese OEMs
- Regular communication with the Caterpillar Customer Solutions Growth leadership team to provide information regarding key current and new competitors, industry themes and global market conditions
- Collection and analysis of the actions, capabilities, and strategies of competitive firms with regular assessment of their impact on Construction Industry Growth Regions
- Providing analysis of competitors’ financial results and dashboard for Caterpillar Construction Industry team
- Participating in presentation of competitors’ business insight information to Caterpillar Leadership and dealer conference meetings
- Providing analysis support for Caterpillar Construction Industries Quarterly Business Review meeting
- Providing quarterly competitor earnings reports (strategic company pulses) for Caterpillar Construction Industries Growth focused competitors
- Participating in global tradeshows including ConExpo and bauma
- Providing analysis for ad-hoc and special competitors’ request from Executive Office and Caterpillar Construction Industries leadership team
What you will have:
- Analytical Thinking: Skills and ability to draw insight from diverse sources and broad/ambiguous data sets.
- Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; strong written and oral communication skills, including capability in developing and delivering presentation material for executive management
- Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of “big picture” thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
- Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Engineer, Marketing, Financing, Business Administration and Accounting etc.) with 3-5 years related experience.
What Will Set You Apart:
- Degree in Business Administration, Engineer, Marketing, Financing, Business Administration and Accounting or related fields
- Independent project lead experience with strong customer focus
- Cross-functional experience working across various business units
- Experience using advanced research tools (AI) and techniques to expedite and consolidate messaging
- Previous exposure / contacts within the Caterpillar business units / verticals
- Job-related experience (Competitors’ research and assessments)
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
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.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
七月 29, 2026 - 八月 11, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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