Demand & Orders Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Relocation assistance

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Corinth, MS is seeking a Demand & Order Analyst to oversee new orders, lead time inquiries, and order changes within the Reman division. You will coordinate with Sales, Production, Materials, and Logistics to align demand with the production plan and ensure accurate order configurations.

This role requires strong data analysis, attention to detail, and clear communication with customers and internal teams. Onsite five days a week with relocation available.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience in demand planning, order management, production planning, supply chain, or customer service.
• Experience reviewing customer orders, lead times, order changes, and delivery priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP or order management systems.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate recommendations to cross-functional partners.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or fast-paced operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and controlling new sales orders, identifying the key elements and communicating 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.
• Aligning customers order with Sales production plan to achieve the monthly goal.
• Primary contact with other departments to manage sales and customer priorities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Data gathering & analysis

Demand management

Effective communications

Forecasting

Planning and organizing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, logistics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Order management systems

Job description

Job Overview

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 Remanufacturing Division (Reman) has an exciting opportunity for a Demand & Order Analyst located in our Corinth, MS facility. This position supports customer inquiries for order lead time and order configuration change. Responsible for new orders and order change, make sure requests can be successfully received by order system.

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

Location

Corinth, MS facility (onsite, five days a week). Relocation is available for this position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervising and controlling new sales orders, identifying the key elements and communicating 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.
• Aligning customers order with Sales production plan to achieve the monthly goal.
• Primary contact with other departments to manage sales and customer priorities.

Key Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Completes work accurately, checks outputs, and applies lessons learned to prevent errors.

Analytical Thinking: Defines problems, compares solutions, recognizes data patterns, and draws logical conclusions.

Data Gathering & Analysis: Collects, documents, and synthesizes relevant data to support objective decisions.

Demand Management: Supports demand planning, reporting, trend assessment, and issue resolution for products or sites.

Effective Communications: Communicates clearly, listens to feedback, and adapts messages to the audience.

Forecasting: Uses forecasting information and basic tools to estimate demand and production needs.

Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes assignments, estimates resources, and keeps work on schedule.

Problem Solving: Applies structured methods to identify, analyze, elevate, and resolve problems.

Who This Role Is Great For

• Detail-oriented professionals who take pride in accurate order entry and follow-through.
• Analytical problem-solvers who can evaluate order changes, identify risks, and recommend solutions.
• Strong communicators who enjoy supporting customers and collaborating across sales, production, materials, technical, and logistics teams.
• Organized professionals who can balance changing priorities, timelines, and customer needs.
• Team members who are comfortable using data and planning information to support demand and production decisions.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience in demand planning, order management, production planning, supply chain, or customer service.
• Experience reviewing customer orders, lead times, order changes, and delivery priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP or order management systems.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate recommendations to cross-functional partners.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or fast-paced operations environment.

What You Will Get

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

Pre-Employment Screening

• Background Screening
• Drug & Alcohol Screening

Eligibility & Sponsorship

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. Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.

About Caterpillar

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.

Summary Pay Range

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

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.

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Compliance & Eligibility

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.