Caterpillar, Inc

Sales & Operations Planning Coordinator

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) environments.
  • Proven expertise in demand forecasting, production planning, and operational reporting.
  • Advanced proficiency in S&OP software like Salesforce, Excel, and SAP.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Excellent collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
  • Knowledge of Large Track Type Tractor machines and customer applications.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries regarding order lead time and changes.
  • Manage machine delivery schedules and communicate readiness to ship dates.
  • Analyze industry demand to recommend optimized production schedules.
  • Align customer orders with production plans to meet monthly targets.
  • Supervise and coordinate new sales orders, driving urgency in downstream communication.
  • Forecast business results and identify potential risks and opportunities.

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
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Caterpillar is seeking a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) coordinator and order board manager, for Large Track Type Tractors (LTTT) within the Resource Industries Tracked Products Division. As the S&OP Coordinator and order board manager, you will report to the Senior Manager of Sales and Operations Planning and will be primarily responsible for supporting customer inquiries for order lead time and managing new orders. You will also be responsible to develop an industry and sales forecast and recommend a machine production schedule. You will facilitate cross-functional collaboration and serve as a trusted advisor across Supply Chain, Operations, Orders & Scheduling, Business Resources, and Global Orders/S&OP teams to ensure seamless execution from forecasting through factory shipment. 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 East Peoria, IL office.
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
  • This position may require up to 5% travel.


What You Will Do:
  • Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries; providing feedback about lead time, planned timeline, order change, order reschedules, etc.
  • Manage and communicate machine ready to ship dates.
  • Analyze the industry demand to recommend an optimized factory production schedule while meeting customer delivery requirements.
  • Align customers order with sales production plan to achieve the monthly goal.
  • Supervise and control new sales orders, acting with urgency to communicate and drive actions downstream.
  • Forecast business results and identity risks and opportunities.


What skills you will have:
  • Forecasting and Demand Planning: 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:
  • Experience supporting a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) environment.
  • Experience developing demand forecasts, production plans, capacity models, and operational reporting.
  • Experience presenting data and recommendations to operational leaders and cross-functional teams.
  • Over 12 years of progressively responsible job-related knowledge.
  • Knowledge of Large Track Type Tractor machines, applications, and customers.
  • Experience working with supply chain and production scheduling teams.
  • Advanced skills in S&OP software and tools, such as: Salesforce, Excel, Cat Dealer Order Planning Tool, SAP.
  • A college or university degree.


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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

Posting Dates:

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

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About Caterpillar, Inc

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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