S&OP Forecasting & Planning Specialist

Caterpillar Inc; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Coordinator to lead forecasting, scheduling, and performance tracking that support growth and operational excellence.

You will develop demand and supply insights and partner with cross-functional teams to align customer demand with production capability. You will leverage data analytics, forecasting methods, and dashboards to identify risks and opportunities, while driving improvements in planning processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• 3+ years forecasting, planning, supply chain, or analytics experience.
• Proficiency in data analysis and MS Excel; BI tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, scheduling, and performance tracking for growth and excellence.
• Develop demand and supply insights and align with production capability.
• Create dashboards and reports for performance reviews.
• Communicate planning assumptions, risks, and impacts clearly.
• Support digital transformation and analytics initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and forecast accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data gathering & analysis

Forecasting

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, economics, operations management, engineering, analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

IBM Cognos

BIC/BI tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Coordinator to lead forecasting, scheduling, and performance tracking that support growth and operational excellence.

You will develop demand and supply insights and partner with cross-functional teams to align customer demand with production capability. You will leverage data analytics, forecasting methods, and dashboards to identify risks and opportunities, while driving improvements in planning processes and