Manager S&OP

Career Area

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Sales & Operations Manager

Rigid Frame Truck

Truck Body business globally

APD Region

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle, ensuring meetings are scheduled, content is relevant, and outcomes are actioned.
• Co-lead Demand and Supply Reviews with cross-functional teams including Sales, Industry, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Support forecast iterations, incorporating business constraints and opportunities.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and key performance indicators to enhance business visibility.
• Collaborate with Caterpillar go-to-market teams to align processes and drive mutual success.
• Guide inventory investment decisions, stocking policies, and strategic planning in line with business objectives.
• Manage a globally distributed team of direct reports.
  

Skill Descriptors

Core Competencies & Skills

• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to support a unified S&OP process across multiple departments.
• Customer Focus: Ability to align business decisions with customer needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Skilled in analyzing complex situations and making informed, strategic decisions.
• Effective Communication: Proficient in transmitting and interpreting ideas and information across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Process Automation & Optimization: Proven ability to identify manual, repetitive tasks and implement automated solutions using digital tools and systems, resulting in improved efficiency, reduced errors, and enhanced scalability across operations.
  

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