Business Analyst - Caterpillar (CAT) (Part-time)

Company OverviewBridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.Job CategoryAdministrationPosition SummaryAs the Business Analyst for the Peoria Sales Office (BSPEO), you will provide customer service to Caterpillar facilities in the Americas, support Bridgestone global sales teams in Asia, Europe, and Americas with data consolidation and analysis, and provide office administration support. This role requires professional communication with domestic and international customers, dedication to customer success, and skill organize and accurately report business data using Excel. This individual will be office based 20 hours per week (4 hours per day/5 days per week).Applicants should live in or near Peoria, ILThe anticipated annual salary range for this part‐time role is $23,500 - $32,900, based on experience and qualifications Pay Range: $47,000.00 - $65,800.00ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary customer service contact for Caterpillar Brazil forecasts and orders, communication of those orders with BSJ, and collaboration with Caterpillar on required changes to quantity, ship-date. Typically done by email and Teams meetings/chat.Monitor Caterpillar's metrics of Bridgestone global supply, and work with Caterpillar to make corrections or escalate to other team members as required to ensure metrics are accurate. Metrics include on-time shipping and quality.Communicate with Bridgestone units in EU, Japan, China, and India, and download BATO data from SAP, and compile and send accurate monthly consolidated results to BSJ.Analyze draft monthly updates to annual forecast received from Caterpillar Brazil. Compare against forecasts and orders in Caterpillar MRC system, and collaborate with CAT to align order quantities and dates with BSJ shipping schedules.Download and compile required data to support price adjustment formula (exchange rates, PPI indexes, NR futures contracts) and share with both Caterpillar and Bridgestone teams.Receive invoices for office rent and operating expenses and submit requests for approval and payment.Receptionist and event planning when customers and BSJ teammates visit our office. Frequent visits by Caterpillar members and a few major engineering/ management meetings each year.Support annual office expense budgeting process with data.Act as primary contact with landlord on office maintenance, janitorial, parking, emergency drills, etc.Maintain office safety equipment and keep furnishings in good working order.Minimum Qualifications* Typically requires a minimum of 1-2 years of related experience. Associates degree in business-related area preferred.At Bridgestone, you are Free to BeWe believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.What we offerAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.Corporate Social Responsibility activities.A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.A diverse and inclusive team.Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.