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Sales & Operations Planning Coordinator – Rigid Frame Trucks

Location: Decatur, IL

Relocation Assistance: Offered

Visa Sponsorship: Not offered

Travel: Up to 10%

Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Summary

Join Caterpillar as a Sales & Operations Planning Coordinator and play a critical role in aligning supply chain operations globally with business objectives. In this position, you will coordinate demand planning, inventory management, and production scheduling to ensure optimal product availability and customer satisfaction. This role offers exposure to cross-functional teams and strategic decision-making processes that impact global operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for data-driven planning, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Located in Decatur, IL, this position provides competitive pay, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes to balance supply and demand.
• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory control.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust plans to meet changing customer requirements.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare and present reports to leadership on planning metrics and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the S&OP framework.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, demand planning, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP, DOCS, Power BI, ERP systems, or similar enterprise planning tools.
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Advanced data visualization and reporting skills.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or heavy equipment industry.

Summary Pay Range:

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.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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