Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:
Caterpillar is seeking a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Coordinator, within the Resource Industries Tracked Products Division. As the S&OP Coordinator you will report to the Senior Manager of Sales and Operations Planning and will be primarily responsible for creating a business forecast for each monthly cycle. You will also be responsible for identifying and executing opportunities to improve forecast efficiency and accuracy, and preparing the annual Long-Term Forecast. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!
Additional Information:
- This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Peoria, IL or East Peoria, IL office.
- Domestic relocation assistance: NOT available.
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available.
- This position may require up to 5% travel.
What You Will Do:
- Create a monthly product group forecast based on changes in supply and demand, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Provide supporting facts, data and statistics to support the business forecast and related changes.
- Use enterprise tools to input and adjust shipment plans and the product group forecast. Adjust the shipment plan and order coverage status based on actual monthly results.
- Perform data analysis for key performance metrics, including a comparison of how actual results compare to the forecast. Leverage critical thinking and problem solving to identify root causes for the variance.
- Determine and report the results for various S&OP metrics.
- Assist with aligning the product group forecast to the financial business plan.
What skills you will have:
Forecasting: You have experience gathering, interpreting, and analyzing demand data to support weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasting activities.
Data Gathering & Analysis: You can collect, synthesize, and evaluate information from multiple sources to support effective business decision-making.
Analytical Thinking: You can identify discrepancies, evaluate business challenges, determine root causes, assess risks and opportunities, and develop data-driven recommendations that improve outcomes.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: You understand the importance of precision and consistently deliver high-quality work while managing large volumes of detailed information.
Collaboration: You build strong working relationships across functions and effectively coordinate efforts to achieve shared goals.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- A college or university degree.
- Experience supporting a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) environment.
- Advanced skills with data systems such as Excel, Snowflake, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, BIC.
- Experience developing demand forecasts, and analyzing variance.
- Over 5 years of progressively responsible job-related knowledge.
- Knowledge of Large Track Type Tractor machines, applications, and customers.
- Experience working with business resource (accounting), and factory scheduling teams.
- Continuous improvement mindset, able to create a vision for an improved future state, and execute.
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Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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