Demand and Orders Manager

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Job Description:

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Caterpillar is seeking a Demand and Orders Manager in North Little Rock this role you will lead demand planning order management and production scheduling operations across the full supply chain lifecyclefrom Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) through final machine and aftermarket shipment. This role ensures accurate demand signals optimized production schedules and on-time delivery performance in a manufacturing environment.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities driving process quality compliance and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts production schedules and order fulfillment plans
• Manage and coach a team including Production Schedulers Demand & Orders Analysts Order Technicians and Shipping Coordination
• Oversee order intake analysis and entry for dealer and aftermarket demand
• Monitor production performance vs. schedule to ensure alignment with customer requirements and delivery timelines
• Support inventory strategy supply planning and Rolling Business Plan (RBP/RBM) forecasts while balancing demand variability and factory stability
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain Operations Engineering and Manufacturing teams
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) planning including phase-in/phase-out scheduling and supply readiness
• Develop scenario-based scheduling strategies for changes in production volume mix rescheduling and plant downtime
• Identify operational risks and improvement opportunities; establish priorities work plans and execution timelines
• Ensure adherence to compliance quality standards and supply chain best practices

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Demand Management: Knowledge of processes and methods of Demand Management; ability to effectively sense predict plan for and manage the demand for products and services.
• Forecasting: Knowledge of forecasting tools approaches and practices; ability to determine product demand and estimate production requirements and loads.
• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand monitor update control or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate coordinate work across divisions and collaborate in solving problems as one team.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Engineering Business or related field
• 5 years of experience in:
  • Demand planning
  • Production scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Supply chain operations or manufacturing
• Experience with forecasting plant scheduling or supply chain planning systems
• 3 years of leadership experience including team development and performance management
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills

Additional Information:

• The primary location for this position is North Little Rock AR.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available
• Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

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

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

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.

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