Strategic S&OP Coordinator — Global Supply Planning

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

HSA

FSAs

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

Located in Decatur, IL, this on-site role offers exposure to cross-functional teams, data-driven planning, and opportunities for career growth within a leading heavy equipment manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, demand planning, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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

Located in Decatur, IL, this on-site role offers exposure to cross-functional teams, data-driven planning, and opportunities for career growth within a leading heavy equipment manufacturer.