IT Analyst - Returnship - SAP Functional Consultant

Career Area:

Students and Graduates

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.

For nearly 100 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. A lasting legacy of talented and committed employees give Caterpillar its competitive edge. It is our team that has allowed this company to accomplish great things. From the construction of the Hoover Dam, to facilitating communication for the Apollo moon-landing mission, to earthquake relief in Indonesia, our employees have never failed to give customers enduring results through superior service and innovation.

Caterpillar Returnship is a 24-week company paid , office -based program designed to enable a soft launch for experienced professionals on a career break. This initiative includes, networking sessions, coaching, trainings and a project / work scope assignment.

Eligibility to apply – Career break of minimum 6 months.

What You Will Do:

As an SAP Functional Consultant, you will be responsible for analyzing business requirements, designing SAP solutions, and implementing functional configurations across one or more SAP modules. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of SAP systems.

• Customize SAP modules (e.g., SPP, EWM, GTS, CRM, FI) to meet business needs.

• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing.

• Manage change requests and ensure compliance with SOX and internal audit standards.

• Conduct root cause analysis for process gaps and system issues.

• Prepare documentation for new or complex functionalities and share knowledge with the team.

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for SAP applications.

• Collaborate with business partners to resolve incidents and communicate issue impact and resolution timelines.

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech).

• 3+ years of experience in any of the SAP functional modules such as SPP, EWM, CRM, GTS, FI.

• Experience with global template implementation and SCM core solutions.

• Familiarity with SAP transaction codes (T-codes), IDOCs, and legacy/mainframe system integration, CIFs, RFC calls etc.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility to work in rotational shifts, including nights and weekends.

• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA

• Experience in automation testing tools like HPQC, QTP, and UFT for SAP modules.

Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Comments on the organization's business model and financial goals.

• Communicates key considerations for business decision making process.

• Cites examples of types of information needed to make sound business decisions.

• Participates in business task to get things done in own unit or area.

• Caters to key stakeholders and their priorities.

Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Compiles current research relevant to standard operating procedures.

• Explains usage of standard operating procedures in business operations.

• Describes main issues and considerations when using standard operating procedures.

• Identifies key features and functions of standard operating procedures.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.

• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.

• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.

• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.

• Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.

• Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.

• Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.

• Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.

• Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.

• Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.

• Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyse situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Final Details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

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.

Posting Dates:

November 5, 2025 - November 18, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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