Solution Lead

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
In this role, you will provide subject matter expertise and lead sales and operations planning (S&OP)-focused initiatives that address a wide range of supply chain planning challenges, enabling Caterpillar's machine divisions to achieve their business objectives while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and processes.
What You Will Do:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives working with a diverse group of internal and external partners, developing and documenting business requirements and proposing solutions to solve business problems
• Lead the development and deployment of solutions driving operational performance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive the planning, coordination, and execution of S&OP related projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement scalable solution strategies that enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and support long-term business objectives.

Education Requirement:
Bachelors or Masters in a supply chain related area or with equivalent work experience
What you will have:
Procurement & Supply Chain Systems

• Lead initiatives leveraging existing enterprise systems or developing new ones to support sales and operational planning.
• Be the interface between the users and the technical teams to ensure user requirements can be met and user experience can be maximized
• Lead training and deployment of solutions to business units to improve procurement outcomes.

Strategic & Tactical Planning

• Develop and communicate tactical plans for solution initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Link short-term actions to long-term strategic supply chain objectives.
• Manage resources effectively to support solution development and deployment

Product & Service Knowledge

• Research market/ industry trends and to inform improvements in the S&OP processes
• Deliver solutions within budgeted costs and timelines

Analytical Thinking

• Apply business analytics to define/formulate problem statements and in the development of solutions
• Champion data-driven approaches to improve the S&OP processes.

Program Delivery & Change Leadership

• Oversee the full lifecycle of solution delivery, from planning through implementation.
• Evaluate and manage change to drive solution adoption
• Lead documentation and best practices for transformational initiatives across business units.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Experience in sales and operations planning (S&OP) or supply chain operations, ideally within industrial or construction sectors like Caterpillar.
• A proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex, transformational business solutions.
• Strong change management capabilities, with the ability to influence and implement initiatives across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated business acumen and analytical thinking, with the ability to quickly assess challenges and develop strategic, data-driven solutions.
• Exposure to global or regional operations within a complex organization, with an understanding of product group dynamics and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Information:

• This position does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• Travel requirement: Approximately 25%.
• The role is based in Peoria, IL and requires on-site presence five days a week.

Summary Pay Range:
$144,960.00 - $217,320.00
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
Posting Dates:
August 12, 2025 - August 18, 2025
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.
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