Global S&OP Planner | Data-Driven Supply Chain

Caterpillar Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL, is seeking a Sales & Operations Planning Coordinator to align global supply chain operations with business goals. You will coordinate demand planning, inventory control, and production scheduling to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.

This role offers exposure to cross-functional teams, data-driven decision-making, and opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment based on-site in Decatur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with SAP, DOCS, Power BI, ERP systems, or similar enterprise planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes to balance supply and demand.
• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory control.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust plans to meet changing customer requirements.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare and present reports to leadership on planning metrics and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the S&OP framework.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Supply chain knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

DOCS

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL, is seeking a Sales & Operations Planning Coordinator to align global supply chain operations with business goals. You will coordinate demand planning, inventory control, and production scheduling to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.

This role offers exposure to cross-functional teams, data-driven decision-making, and opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment based on-site in Decatur.