Demand and Orders Manager

About the role

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who care 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and scheduling activities to ensure customer demand, inventory targets, and operational goals are achieved.
• Develop and optimize production schedules while balancing inventory levels, capacity constraints, labor availability, equipment utilization, and product quality requirements.
• Manage and coach a team of Production Schedulers, Demand & Orders Analysts, Order Technicians, and Shipping Coordinators.
• Maintain order intake, analysis, and entry for dealer and aftermarket demand.
• Monitor schedule attainment and production performance; identify gaps, drive recovery plans, and ensure alignment with customer requirements and delivery timelines.
• Support inventory strategy, supply planning, and Rolling Business Plan (RBP/RBM) forecasts while balancing demand variability and factory stability.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) planning, including phase-in/phase-out scheduling and supply readiness.
• Develop scenario-based scheduling strategies for changes in production volume, mix, rescheduling, and plant downtime.
• Identify operational risks and improvement opportunities; establish priorities, work plans, and execution timelines.
• Achieve adherence to compliance, quality standards, and supply chain best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing or supply chain experience and 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and process improvement skills.

Qualifications

• Production Scheduling and Control: Knowledge of procedures and tools for scheduling and controlling production runs; ability to utilize knowledge of daily manufacturing processes to assure quality deliverables.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Cross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.

Skills

• High-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments with complex scheduling requirements.
• Production scheduling, production control, manufacturing planning, or operations management.
• Experience balancing demand, capacity, material availability, and inventory within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting S&OP and business planning processes from a manufacturing perspective.

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.

Additional Information

• The primary location for this position is North Little Rock, AR.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available.
• Sponsorship is not available.
• Summary Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00.
• 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.
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees.
• Posting Dates: July 24, 2026 - August 6, 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.
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