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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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Coordinator, within the Resource Industries Tracked Products Division. As the S&OP Coordinator you will report to the Senior Manager of Sales and Operations Planning and will be primarily responsible for creating a business forecast for each monthly cycle. You will also be responsible for identifying and executing opportunities to improve forecast efficiency and accuracy, and preparing the annual Long-Term Forecast. 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 Peoria, IL or East Peoria, IL office.
• Domestic relocation assistance: NOT available.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available.
• This position may require up to 5% travel.

What You Will Do:

• Create a monthly product group forecast based on changes in supply and demand, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide supporting facts, data and statistics to support the business forecast and related changes.
• Use enterprise tools to input and adjust shipment plans and the product group forecast. Adjust the shipment plan and order coverage status based on actual monthly results.
• Perform data analysis for key performance metrics, including a comparison of how actual results compare to the forecast. Leverage critical thinking and problem solving to identify root causes for the variance.
• Determine and report the results for various S&OP metrics.
• Assist with aligning the product group forecast to the financial business plan.

What skills you will have:

 Forecasting: 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:

• A college or university degree.
• Experience supporting a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) environment.
• Advanced skills with data systems such as Excel, Snowflake, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, BIC.
• Experience developing demand forecasts, and analyzing variance.
• Over 5 years of progressively responsible job-related knowledge.
• Knowledge of Large Track Type Tractor machines, applications, and customers.
• Experience working with business resource (accounting), and factory scheduling teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset, able to create a vision for an improved future state, and execute.

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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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