Join to apply for the Orders & Demand Consultant role at Caterpillar Inc.
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.
Career Area: Sales
IT IS YOUR TIME! Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disabilities and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation.
Important
Don’t forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday.
Please check your application status directly in the Workday system, as this is our primary method of communication. All updates regarding your application will be reflected there.
Role Summary
You will directly support our global teams to ensure we are well positioned on NPI (New Product Introduction) Supply & Demand readiness, and manage detailed planning parameters to deliver BCPs growth goals. You will influence strategy, challenge assumptions and solve complex puzzles that impact global performance. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to collaborate with leaders across multiple countries and functions.
What You Will Do
Manage NPI planning including system set‑up, demand loaded & supply response. Connect closely with Product Teams to ensure alignment.
Drive consistency & improvement to demand signal & supply plan accuracy through reviewing and validating various inputs and delivering training to order schedulers.
Lead supply plan response review sessions to ensure supply closely aligns to demand through a 24‑month horizon.
Tackle demand‑supply imbalances with creative, data‑backed solutions.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure operational plans drive business results.
Connect with corporate partners to benchmark & improve process efficiency.
Track KPIs and lead continuous improvement projects to make our S&OP process smarter, faster and more reliable.
What You Will Have
Customer Focus – Putting the customer first, with data and training to help improve their S&OP understanding. Ability to anticipate the customer’s needs & take ownership of issues.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking – Dealing with complex problems will be a daily challenge. Need to adapt quickly & solve problems to achieve better outcomes.
Effective Communications – The ability to listen actively, adapt style to different audiences, and ensure understanding in both written and verbal communication.
Negotiating – To achieve win‑win outcomes whilst maintaining positive relationships.
Business Development – Ability to improve & introduce new processes which improve productivity & business results.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree.
Deep S&OP knowledge.
A proven ability to unite cross‑functional teams and build consensus.
Passion for process improvement, to provide information, support and upskill teams in all facets related to S&OP.
Comfort with S&OP systems including IBP, Excel and data visualization tools such as PowerBI.
Additional Information
Up to 15% travel may be required.
Note: This position requires the candidate to work on‑site five days a week.
Benefits
Medical plan
Dental plan
Medicines reimbursement
Wellhub
Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program
Private pension plan
Profit share
Christmas basket
Transportation
Life and personal insurance
Extended maternity and paternity leave
Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport)
Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit eligibility may vary by position and location.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
#J-18808-Ljbffr