Global S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) Manager

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. About EPD: Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! Job Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for a supply chain professional to join our global team in the role of Global S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) Manager, this role is focused on our Enclosed Power Solutions and Switchgear. Our business is growing rapidly, and we require oversight of all planning areas of our business. This role will be front and center of the Large Electric Power solutions business. This role will be responsible for building and then managing the Global S&OP process for our custom power solutions and switchgear products in Large Electric Power Solutions. This requires the person to work across multiple manufacturing facilities both internal and external to CAT and internally across numerous functional areas. This person must be a leader in this field and be able to drive process adoption and discipline through concise communication and use of data. What You Will Do: The S&OP process manager will work to integrate demand, supply, and financial planning into a forward-thinking plan based on input from the organization’s key functional areas, including sales, technical sales, program management, manufacturing, distribution, and finance. S&OP links strategic plans to operational plans and strives to develop the most beneficial production plan along with strategic planning for time periods outside of the execution window. This role will manage supply response communications across 3 internal facilities and 10+ external manufacturing facilities. Coordinating demand planning, network optimization, and capacity planning across different departments and regions. Analyzing the quality and accuracy of forecasts and taking corrective actions if needed. Analyzing and solving business problems with a focus on understanding root causes and driving forward-looking opportunities. Developing and utilizing statistical modeling to drive decision-making. Liaising with operational management teams on all matters related to resource planning. Ownership of cadence and processes that run on a strict schedule, the outcome of the process will be communicated to senior leaders within Large Electric Power. What You Will Have: Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive knowledge and understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Capacity Planning & Management - MFG: Working knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service. Data Gathering & Analysis: Working knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment. Planning and Organizing: Working knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way. What will set you apart: Detailed S&OP experience, managing multiple data inputs and being able to succinctly provide accurate and detailed responses Detailed knowledge of ERP systems and CAT internal ordering systems, this role must understand how forecast is transposed into real demand Data manipulation and presentation skills, driving the team and processes forward to accommodate huge growth Additional Information: This position can be located in Griffin, GA, Alpharetta, GA, Dallas, TX, Peoria, IL, or Lafayette, IN This role requires 5-days a week on-site attendance 10% or less travel expected Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position Relocation is not available for this position Summary Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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 This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: May 29, 2026 - June 5, 2026 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. 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