Career Area: SalesJob 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. Sales & Operations Planning Manager leads global demand and orders consultants as the link between Product Groups, Operations, and product configuration team, owning product configuration governance and performance to deliver stable order outcomes and customer satisfaction. With multiple global direct reports, you will set demand and order team strategy, governance, and service standards aligned with business goals. Drives order stability, quality, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team. Influences stakeholders to align on priorities, requirements, risks, and timelines. Validates request priority, stakeholder readiness, and requirement quality before work enters the Product configuration value stream. Identifies, resolves, and prevents recurring order and configuration issues using data, feedback, and corrective actions. Establishes quality standards, operating procedures, and monitors KPIs against business objectives. Leads priority planning, succession planning, performance management, and capability development. What Skills You Will Bring: Leadership – demonstrable experience of coaching, performance management, and workforce and succession planning. Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Order Management Process – end to end order to delivery process. Engineering and Marketing – understanding engineering intent, regulatory compliance, and regional offerings. Product Configuration – understanding Construction, Earth Moving and Minging Machine order configuration. Systems Knowledge – SAP Variant configuration, MSF, COO, CMOPS and Price list. Governance & Quality Management – quality standards, KPI monitoring, and escalation. Sales & Operations Planning Manager Salary: 79,000-92,000 depending on experienceBenefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, up to 20% annual bonus, Car allowance, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage websiteLocation: Desford, Leicestershire- office basedContract: PermanentTravel: 10% Domestic & GlobalWhat We Offer: From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. About CaterpillarCaterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For the past 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. We may close the advert early if we feel we've got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. Use of AI-generated content may disadvantage your applicationFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Join our Talent Community. SummaryLocation: Desford, United KingdomType: Full time
Sales & Operational Planning Manager in Leicester employer: Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and innovation thrive. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including 27 days of annual leave, and opportunities for career advancement across various sectors, employees can build meaningful careers while contributing to sustainable community development. Located in a dynamic environment, Caterpillar fosters a sense of belonging through Employee Support Networks and flexible benefits, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding employment.
