**Career Area**:Manufacturing & Supply Chain**:Description:- Monitors the production plan and modifies as needed to maintain acceptable product availability and inventory levels. Supports data collection and analysis of actual results against business variables of the RBM forecasts such as sales to users, orders, shipments and factory and dealer inventory. Assists in the development of a plan and business case for critical review by Product Managers, materials, factory managers and marketing subsidiaries, explaining why this plan provides the best compromise to conflicting objectives. Adjusts RBM forecast for supply constraints such as machinery, equipment, manpower, etc.- Supports the global S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process and attends meetings with marketing subsidiaries on a monthly basis acting as SME. Supports data gathering for analysis of industry and dealer trends and helps assess risks and opportunities. 6 Sigma training is a key attribute to this position as worldwide historical statistics on sales- Supports data gathering to provide availability administration including demand management, special order programs, responding to critical deals, quoting delivery for large projects, etc. Helps prepare scheduling proposals to accommodate special situations such as strike hedge plans or reviewing costs and consequences of layoffs, carrying inventory, using plant shutdowns, etc.- Supports oversight and analysis and development of complex attachment forecasts utilizing the latest tools available to compensate for changes in dealer ordering behavior. Monitors attachment inventory daily and develops schedules to achieve inventory turns goals while maintaining good availability on key attachments to compensate for order changes and diversions from stock inventory.- Minimal travel required**Required Qualifications**:- BS Degree Engineering related to Supply Chain.- 80% English (written, read and spoken)- 3+ years of relevant experience in appropriate equivalent experience- Knowledgeable and experience with Project Management basics).- Negotiation with Customers and prioritization skills- Provides effective communication and services in solving production problems or pursuing operational improvements**Desired Qualifications**:- Demonstrated understanding of Caterpillar Safety, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering Practices- Management of intermediate Excel- Leadership- Knowledge of reporting toolsCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.