Caterpillar, Inc

Solution Lead - SAP Sales & Distribution

Caterpillar, Inc$147K — $221K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in SAP SD or equivalent ERP systems
  • Expertise in order-to-cash processes and SAP configuration
  • Proven leadership in large ERP transformations
  • Proficient in system integrations (EDI, APIs)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • SAP Certified Associate - Sales is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Deliver SAP SD/OTC solutions to align with enterprise goals
  • Provide expert guidance to support teams and partners
  • Analyze and revise business processes as needed
  • Collaborate with business partners to benchmark best practices
  • Lead complex solution implementations and project leadership
  • Design business processes that align with strategic goals
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer match
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives
  • Incentive bonuses based on performance
  • Flexible spending accounts for health-related expenses
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Solution Lead - SAP Sales & Distribution

Caterpillar is seeking an SAP SD Solution Lead to join our Order-to-Cash (OTC) team and play a key role in shaping the future of our enterprise digital landscape. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives that directly support revenue operations and large-scale transformation programs.

As a Solution Lead, you will be at the forefront of designing and delivering innovative SAP solutions that power complex global operations. You'll leverage your deep expertise in SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) to architect and implement solutions across the full order lifecycle-from pricing and order management to invoicing and integration. This includes working with advanced capabilities such as configurable manufacturing scenarios, pricing procedures, and system integrations (EDI, APIs). This role is ideal for a seasoned SAP professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and global environment.

You will work alongside business leaders, architects, and cross-functional IT teams to translate complex business needs into scalable, future-ready solutions. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic direction, lead solution design for major initiatives, and drive delivery outcomes that have measurable business impact. Beyond delivery, this role positions you as a trusted advisor and thought leader, helping shape best practices, continuous improvement efforts, and solution standards across the enterprise.

You'll tackle complex challenges, introduce innovative approaches, and play a key role in modernizing processes to support Caterpillar's long-term digital strategy. If you're looking for a role where you can lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact on enterprise scale, this is a unique opportunity to elevate your career while helping drive Caterpillar's transformation journey.

What You Will Do:
  • Deliver SAP SD/OTC solutions aligned to enterprise templates and business objectives.
  • Offer expert guidance to SAP SD/OTC support teams and integration partners.
  • Analyze, document, and revise business processes and system logic as needed.
  • Collaborate with business partners to understand operations and benchmark best practices.
  • Advise on business case analysis and multi-generational product planning.
  • Design business processes that support Caterpillar's strategic goals.
  • Provide recommendations to Process Owners and serve as a subject matter consultant.
  • Lead and drive complex solution implementations and provide project leadership.
  • Create high-level test plans to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Oversee User Acceptance Testing and script sign-off for key releases.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and leadership.
  • Identify opportunities, assess risks, and ensure alignment with strategic outcomes.
  • Design and configure pricing procedures, including condition tables and types.
  • Demonstrate expertise in OTC processes and related business functions.


What You Have:
  • Core Application Systems: Extensive knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.
  • Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
  • Products and Services: Working knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Analytical Thinking: Expert knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
  • Application Delivery Process: Extensive knowledge of major tasks, deliverables, and formal application delivery methodologies; ability to utilize these to deliver new or enhanced applications.
  • Architecture Modeling: Working knowledge of Architecture Modeling; ability to develop and modify enterprise architecture through conceptual, logical and physical approaches.
  • Information Security Technologies: Basic knowledge of technologies and technology-based solutions dealing with information security issues; ability to protect information security across the organization using encryption technologies and appropriate security software.
  • System and Technology Integration: Expert knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.


Top Candidates Will Also Have:
  • Four-year bachelor's degree preferably in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field.
  • Progressive SAP or other equivalent ERP (QAD) experience.
  • Deep understanding of core SAP SD functions, including comprehensive knowledge of invoicing, pricing procedures, sales order conversions, loan processes, system configuration (SPRO), and interface (EDI, API's) management.
  • Demonstrated leadership in large-scale ERP implementations and transformations.
  • Experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining software on a scale.
  • Adept at collaborating with business partners to translate requirements into detailed functional designs & specifications.
  • Highly skilled in complex problem-solving and excelling in dynamic, challenging environments.
  • Knowledge of Caterpillar dealer network, facilities, product structure, and machine ordering landscape and logistics
  • SAP Certified Associate - Sales
  • Experience with brownfield uplift from ECC to S4/HANA
  • Effective presentation, oral, and written communication abilities.


Additional Info:
  • The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX
  • 5 DAYS ONSITE MANDATORY
  • Ability to travel globally up to 20%.
  • Relocation is NOT available.


What You Will Get:
  • Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
  • Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.


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.

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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:
June 23, 2026 - July 5, 2026

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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