Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

Reporting into the Production Scheduling, you will work within SAP, CMOPS, (Caterpillar Machine Orders Processing System) and other order management systems to forecast and review actual orders that are coming into the facility, determine if we have the finished purchased components available, assigned to an order and establish the schedule and promise date to the dealer.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Supervising and controlling new sales orders, identifying the key elements and communicate downstream for required actions.
• Auditing order change requests from customers, evaluate acceptance of the order change request from a material, production plan, technical and logistics perspective.
• Serving as primary contact for customer inquiries; providing feedback about lead time, planned timeline, order change, order reschedules, etc.
• Aligned customers order with Sales production plan to achieve the monthly goal.
• Primary contact with other departments department to manage sales and customer priorities.
• Assists in the collection and preparation of required demand information.
• Participates in the preparation of short-term demand management for a specific product or site.
• Produces basic demand management reports for senior staff to reconcile the demand balances.
• Summarizes and reports problems such as issues and concerns currently existing in demand management operations.
• Uses tools, with guidance, to predict and plan demand, assess seasonal factors and trends

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Analytical Thinking: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demand Management: Knowledge of processes and methods of Demand Management; ability to effectively sense, predict, plan for and manage the demand for products and services.
• Forecasting: Knowledge of forecasting tools, approaches and practices; ability to determine product demand and estimate production requirements and loads.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Strong SAP system skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong product knowledge
• Strong familiarity with company manufacturing process and equipment
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization, and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management concepts.
• Experience in scheduling or supply chain related role
• Knowledge of Caterpillar prime products and attachments
• Team lead experience

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Clayton, NC.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$79,800.00 - $119,760.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 28, 2025 - April 12, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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