Manger Demand & Orders (LPSD)

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

Position Information:

• The role is on-site in Pontiac, IL.
• Domestic relocation is available for the role.

Role Definition:

Manages supply chain staff and activities related to the Sales & Operations Process.

What you will do:

• Leading multiple production support functions, such as material logistics, production scheduling, engineering change coordination, supplier procurement scheduling, material planning, freight management etc., to acquire appropriate requirements to meet customer demand.
• Ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. Develop improved policies and procedures to strengthen compliance initiatives.
• Lead inventory governance activities; define optimal inventory levels and adjustment authority, report production frac stage/milestones, manage inventory with no demand, and the surplus inventory process.
• Provide leadership over demand management and S&OP processes including customer facing collaborations such as recovery plan communication.
• Managing day-to-day activities of their staff; participating in interviewing, hiring, and training and development of associates.

Degree/Experience Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Technology, or Engineering fields; or 10 years of progressive supply chain experience desired

Competencies you need to be successful in this role:

Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices, and tools for controlling the whole processes.

  Level Expert:  

• Builds positive working relationships with contract service providers that maximizes their efficiency.
• Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches.
• Participates in joint planning, process design/redesign with customers and partners.
• Monitors the complete supply chain management process including supply chain finance activities, internal & external capacity issues, and measurements of effectiveness at various points in the supply chain.

Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

  Level Expert:  

• Champions supply chain excellence by removing obstacles and barriers to process improvement.
• Creates mechanisms for regular process governance.

Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.

  Level Extensive Experience:  

• Tracks data flow between internal and external processes to minimize business disruptions.
• Evaluates key interfaces and interdependencies among production systems (EDI, ERP, SAP, MfgPro, ect).

Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

  Level Extensive Experience:  

• Leads evaluations of current supply chain functions and their associated costs.
• Develops others in operations strategies and the supply chain support needed for them.

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan. 

Level Extensive Experience:  

• Builds positive working relationships with contract service providers that maximizes their efficiency.
• Monitors and reacts to inventory flow opportunity with the facility.
• Anticipates and adapts to customer changes and adjusts facility build plans.
• Monitors progress against plan as required to meet objectives and updates customer recovery plans.
• Reports inventory variances and makes agreed-upon corrections in a timely manner.
• Provides a vision of the future state that improves efficiency and cost in a culture of accountability.

What you will get:

• 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)

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Relocation is available for this position.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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 8, 2024 - February 21, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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