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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

JOB PURPOSE:

• Lead and manage the team that executes and publish the Caterpillar Price List, Product Outline Compatibility, SAP Variant Configuration (VC) and Teamcenter Product Configurator systems across Caterpillar manufacturing facilities.
• Own order-to-delivery support outcomes by aligning cross-functional teams and priorities.
• Set and govern standard work across machine models for price list and product outline as the transition moves from legacy to the SAP / Teamcenter environment.
• Be accountable for the quality and integrity of configuration data for Caterpillar work tools.
• Enable dealers to configure, quote and order Caterpillar machines and work tools for Caterpillar factories worldwide.

JOB DUTIES:

• Lead the team to determine and maintain the correct sales model product compatibility in the Legacy / SAP / Teamcenter systems to support worldwide machine sales.
• Direct the deployment of SAP VC / Teamcenter Product Configurator in manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee machine configuration maintenance in Legacy / SAP VC / Teamcenter.
• Partner with product groups to plan and launch NPI/NMI/NSI releases.
• Manage engineering changes to current machines, along with resource management, systems planning and process standards.
• Align all disciplines to develop and deliver an effective Order Configuration management solution that leverages SAP / Teamcenter Product Configurator and industry-standard best practices.
• Guide the team's configuration and analysis support for Order Configuration management, with deep understanding of the capabilities and limitations of SAP VC, including classes, characteristics, tables, dependencies, profiles, super BOMs / routings and complex configurable materials, with full cross-functional integration.
• Build and sustain partnerships with Product Group, Engineering, Supply Chain, NPI and the Pricing team.
• Communicate effectively with business process and digital product owners and maintain relationships across commercial product groups.
• Coach team members, resolve escalated order-to-delivery issues and contribute expertise to problems outside the team's assignment so business operations are not interrupted or delayed.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience:

• Engineering Systems / Integration to SAP
• Teamcenter Product Configurator
• Product Knowledge / Process / Applications
• Order Management Process
• SAP MM, PP, S&D
• Product Outline Compatibility
• Lean / Six Sigma principals
• Project Management
• Team Management

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

Requires a technical or university degree in an appropriate manufacturing or engineering related field, previous supervisory experience and at least 8- 10 years Manufacturing experience. Requires a thorough knowledge of the Product, Process manufacturing, operations,  execution, analytical ability as well as best communication skills. Highly motivated, self-directed, effectively lead efforts, including delivery of projects, work in a highly dynamic diversified team with fast paced environment.

Skill Descriptors:

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: 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.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.

Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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