Orders and Demand Consultant

About the position

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. Caterpillar Inc. seeks Orders and Demand Consultant at its facility located at 1300 4H Park Rd., Pontiac, IL 61764. Develop and provide economic and market outlooks to global MBU. Convert Marketing Profit Center order forecasts to shipment forecasts by engine product family and model. Develop 2–24-month order forecasts by MPC, by product family, and by model. Recommend to and convert MBU and Administrative requests for product to orders and shipment forecasts. Develop long-range forecasts by MPC for one or more MBU’s. Responsible for measuring and improving forecast accuracy. Prepare monthly demand review and Pre-SOP materials, track sales, shipments, inventory, orders, and major deals by MBU. Impact key quality goals including customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, timeliness, accuracy, efficiency, cost savings, process quality, internal quality certification, office certification, and ISO 9000 certification. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related field and 5 years of experience with Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Logistics Processes, Forecasting Processes, or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Power BI for data analysis of forecasts and supply chain information; (2) Capital investment development analysis (ECCP); (3) Production order to delivery processes, including development of standard work; (4) Research and integration of design and manufacturing requirements for operational plan development; (5) Leading Demand Signal and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); and (6) Manufacturing methods related to fabrication operations. Telecommuting: 2 days/week. Applicants who are interested in this position should apply www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Orders and Demand Consultant / Reference R0000360929]. #LI-DNI Summary Pay Range: \$112,710.00 - \$169,060.00 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 Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: March 31, 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and provide economic and market outlooks to global MBU.
  • Convert Marketing Profit Center order forecasts to shipment forecasts by engine product family and model.
  • Develop 2–24-month order forecasts by MPC, by product family, and by model.
  • Recommend to and convert MBU and Administrative requests for product to orders and shipment forecasts.
  • Develop long-range forecasts by MPC for one or more MBU’s.
  • Responsible for measuring and improving forecast accuracy.
  • Prepare monthly demand review and Pre-SOP materials, track sales, shipments, inventory, orders, and major deals by MBU.
  • Impact key quality goals including customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, timeliness, accuracy, efficiency, cost savings, process quality, internal quality certification, office certification, and ISO 9000 certification.

Requirements

  • This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related field and 5 years of experience with Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Logistics Processes, Forecasting Processes, or related occupation.
  • Power BI for data analysis of forecasts and supply chain information
  • Capital investment development analysis (ECCP)
  • Production order to delivery processes, including development of standard work
  • Research and integration of design and manufacturing requirements for operational plan development
  • Leading Demand Signal and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Manufacturing methods related to fabrication operations.

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
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