Caterpillar, Inc

Solutions Architect - Planning & Analytics

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $183K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Data Science, or Engineering.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Data Management, Sales & Operations Planning, or Data Analytics.
  • Proficiency in R and Python for data handling and analysis.
  • Experience in developing dashboards and business intelligence solutions.
  • Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex datasets into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple functions and regions.

Responsibilities

  • Support global S&OP activities by analyzing demand, supply, and capacity data.
  • Partner with Sales & Marketing teams to understand and forecast demand signals.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and supply planning teams to assess planning scenarios.
  • Develop and maintain analytical solutions including models and dashboards.
  • Analyze datasets to identify trends and opportunities in planning processes.
  • Facilitate Power & Energy NPE activities including supply and capacity planning.
  • Translate business requirements into effective digital and analytical solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans with employer contribution
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare or dependent care expenses
  • Access to Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
  • Career Development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Incentive bonuses based on performance
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

About the Role

Power & Energy (P&E) is seeking a Solutions Architect - Planning & Analytics to support the design, integration, and continuous improvement of digital solutions that enable global demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes across Caterpillar's engine, genset, and power generation businesses.

In this role, you will partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Planning, and Digital teams to design scalable business solutions that improve planning effectiveness and support data-driven decision-making. You will play a key role in shaping the systems architecture, data strategy, and technology capabilities that support Power & Energy's global planning processes.

This position offers significant exposure to enterprise planning initiatives, global stakeholders, and digital transformation efforts while helping drive the future of planning technology within Caterpillar.

What You Will Do

Solution Architecture & Planning Systems
  • Design and support scalable business solutions that enable demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.
  • Translate business requirements into sustainable system architectures and digital solutions.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to evaluate current-state processes and identify opportunities for technology-enabled improvements.
  • Support architecture decisions related to planning systems, data integration, reporting environments, and analytics capabilities.
  • Establish solution design principles, architecture standards, and governance practices that support scalability and long-term sustainability.

Data Architecture & Information Strategy
  • Design and maintain data models, information structures, and data flows that support enterprise planning processes.
  • Support data governance, data quality, and master data management initiatives that improve planning accuracy and consistency.
  • Enable the integration and management of large and complex datasets from multiple business systems and operational environments.
  • Help establish scalable frameworks that support reporting, analytics, predictive modeling, and AI-enabled planning capabilities.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Planning, and Digital teams to understand business priorities and operational challenges.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, balancing business needs and technical considerations when recommending solutions.
  • Present architecture recommendations, risks, and solution strategies to stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Drive alignment across functions and geographic regions to support enterprise planning objectives.

Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement
  • Support Power & Energy Network Planning & Execution (NPE) initiatives, including:
    • Demand Planning
    • Supply Planning
    • Capacity Planning
    • Supplier Planning Signals
  • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and optimize planning-related processes.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance planning capabilities and operational performance.
  • Support digital transformation initiatives that improve planning visibility, forecasting effectiveness, and business decision-making.


What You Have

Systems Architecture & Solution Design
  • Ability to design and support enterprise business systems, digital solutions, and integrated technology platforms.
  • Knowledge of solution architecture principles, systems integration, and business process design.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Data & Information Management
  • Knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, data governance, and data integration concepts.
  • Experience working with large and complex datasets that support operational and business decision-making.
  • Ability to support reporting, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities.

Planning & Operational Business Acumen
  • Understanding of planning, forecasting, manufacturing, supply chain, or operational business processes.
  • Ability to connect business objectives to digital and technology solutions.
  • Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities.

Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to business stakeholders and business requirements to technical teams.
  • Ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across multiple functions and geographic regions.
  • Ability to support initiatives involving both business and technical stakeholders.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to evaluate current processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
  • Demonstrated curiosity, innovation, and commitment to continuous learning.


What Will Set You Apart
  • Understanding of:
    • Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
    • Demand Planning
    • Supply Planning
    • Capacity Planning
    • Network Planning & Execution (NPE)
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, supply chain, or operational environments.
  • Knowledge of Power & Energy products, including:
    • Engines
    • Gensets
    • Power Generation Systems
  • Experience supporting enterprise planning systems, forecasting platforms, or integrated business solutions.
  • Familiarity with:
    • Data Modeling
    • SQL
    • Python
    • R
    • Power BI
    • Tableau
    • Cloud-based data platforms
  • Experience supporting AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, or advanced planning capabilities.
  • Experience driving digital transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Experience supporting global business operations and cross-functional decision-making.
  • Ability to influence technical direction and lead architecture discussions across multiple stakeholder groups.


Additional Information

Preferred Location: Mossville, IL

Alternate Locations:
  • Irving, TX
  • Lafayette, IN
  • Seguin, TX

Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week

Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Travel: As needed to support business requirements and stakeholder engagement.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
August 21, 2026 - August 27, 2026

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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