Demand And Orders Manager 1

OverviewCareer Area : Supply Chain and LogisticsJob 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.It's More Than a Job, it's a Career - YouTubeRole 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 DescriptorsCore Application Systems : SAP (ERP System), modules MM (material Management, PP (Production Planning), SD (sales and distribution), WM (warehouse management).

Power BI / TableauMicrosoft Excel (Advanced)Used for : Inventory control, order management, production schedulingOperational Functions : Demand 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 & Logistic Management : Collaborating with supply base, managing relationships with Caterpillar subsidiaries and assuring timely delivery of materials.Process Optimization : Evaluating and improving supply chain process.

Implementing new tools and assuring standard operating procedures are up to date and effective.Planning and KnowledgePlanning : 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.Process Management : Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.Planning and Organizing : Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed.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.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, LEAN.English : AdvancedAvailability to travel 20% USA VISA available.Aditional InformationLocation : Caterpillar TorreónISE : NOSponsorship : NORelocation assistan ce : NODon't 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.

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

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