Demand And Orders Manager 1

Role DefinitionThe Manager, Demand & Orders is a strategic leadership role within the Supply Chain and Logistics function, responsible for managing and stabilizing supply and demand across the facility.

This position plays a critical role in aligning production schedules, inventory levels, and customer demand through the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and this position is responsible for supplier and first operations scheduling and inventory level process.ResponsibilitiesCoordinating with multiple functions, such as manufacturing, product group, marketing, material planning, etc., to acquire appropriate requirements to meet customer demand.Managing day-to-day activities of their staff; participating in interviewing, hiring, and training and development of associates.Ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Develop improved policies and procedures to strengthen compliance initiatives.Participating in planning inventory and defining optimal inventory levels and adjustment authority; monitoring inventory levels.Coordinate with Global Supplier Constraint Management to optimize scheduling.Responsible for S&OP process and follow-up with customers and facility wise.Production SchedulingEnsure production schedules maintain demand integrity and product availability.Prepare scheduling proposals for special situations (e.g., strikes, plant shutdowns).

First OperationsCoordinating with first operations management team and nesting group on scheduling workload for all the internal work centers and doing recommendations for subcontract process.Skills & CapabilitiesCore Application Systems : SAP (ERP System), modules MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), SD (Sales and Distribution), WM (Warehouse Management).

Used for : Inventory control, order management, production scheduling.Modules : MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), SD (Sales & Distribution), CRM (Customer relations Module).

Used for : Inventory control, order management, production scheduling.Power BI / Tableau Used for : Data visualization, performance dashboards, forecasting analytics.Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Used for : Ad hoc analysis, scenario modeling, forecasting templates ABP forecast (BH) simulations.Operational FunctionsDemand Forecasting Analyzing sales history, market trends, and marketing strategies to develop accurate forecasts for future demand.Inventory & Production Planning Creating schedules for production and managing inventory levels to meet anticipated demand and avoid shortages or excess stock.Order Management Processing customer orders, tracking their status, and managing the flow from order to delivery.Supplier & Logistics Management Collaborating with supply base, managing relationships with Caterpillar subsidiaries and assuring timely delivery of materials.Process Optimization Evaluating and improving supply chain processes.

Implementing new tools and ensuring standard operating procedures are up to date and effective.Planning : Tactical, Strategic Knowledge of 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.Top Candidates must haveBachelor degreeExperience : 10 years of experience on supply chain or logistics processesExperience in leadership with people under supervision (verifiable in interview)Knowledge CPIM, APICS certification, LEANEnglish : AdvancedAvailability to travel 20% USA visa availableAditional InformationLocation : Caterpillar TorreónISE : NOSponsorship : NORelocation assistance : NODont forget to include a resume in your Workday profile.Final DetailsPlease check the email associated with your application frequently, including your junk or spam folder, as this is the primary method of communication.

If you wish to check the status of your application, use the candidate login on our career's website, which will reflect any updates to your status.Caterpillar's Code of Conduct states that we will select and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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#LI#ONSITEPosting Dates : September 24, 2025 - October 2, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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