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, marketing, 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.

Requirements

Detailed S&OP experience, managing multiple data inputs and being able to succinctly provide accurate and detailed responses
Detailed knowledge of ERP systems and Caterpillar internal ordering systems, this role must understand who forecast is transposed into real demand
Data manipulation and presentation skills, driving the team and processes forward to accommodate huge growth

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

S&OPdemand planningsupply planningcapacity planningstatistical modelingdata manipulationforecast analysisnetwork optimizationbusiness problem solving

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical thinking