Orders and Demand Consultant

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Experience requirements include: (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 via the Caterpillar careers site. Search for the reference number ORDERS AND DEMAND CONSULTANT / R.

Caterpillar facility located at 1300 4H Park Rd., Pontiac, IL 61764.

Summary Pay Range: $ - $

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.

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
• Tution Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

March 11, 2026 - July 9, 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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