Caterpillar, Inc

S&OP Coordinator

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI)
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Experience with demand forecasting and variance analysis
  • Familiarity with Large Track Type Tractor machinery and applications
  • Proven ability to collaborate across departments to achieve goals
  • Continuous improvement mindset, able to visualize and execute improvements

Responsibilities

  • Create monthly forecasts based on supply and demand changes
  • Provide data and analysis to support business forecasting
  • Input and adjust shipment plans and product forecasts using enterprise tools
  • Analyze key performance metrics and identify root causes for variances
  • Report on Sales & Operations Planning metrics
  • Align product forecasts with financial business plans

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer days)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career development support
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Parental leave options
Full Job Description

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.

 

 

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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