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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.
Role Definition
As a Demand & Forecast Analyst, you will be part of the global team responsible for customer forecast within the Manufacturing Parts Nodes (MPN) Network. Focused on evaluating customer forecast for abnormalities vs. prior projections and historical demand, this role is accountable for customer forecast improvements. Collaborating with process partners internally and externally to achieve this and delivering an accurate sales forecast to support regional planning through the facility S&OP process.
Responsibilities
61 Working effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams to monitor and improve MPN customer forecast
61 Gathering and analysing large amounts of data using tools such as advanced Excel, Power BI, and/or SQL
61 Driving process improvements and communicating projects to various stakeholders
Skill Descriptors
Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Level Extensive Experience:
61 Advises on advanced data gathering and analysis methodologies and technologies.
61 Teaches others how to improve the validity and reliability of data used in various analyses.
61 Evaluates best practices of data gathering and analysis within the industry.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Level Working Knowledge:
61 Contributes to short-term operational plans.
61 Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.
61 Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Extensive Experience:
61 Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
61 Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
61 Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
61 Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Working Knowledge:
61 Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
61 Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
61 Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
Demand Management: Knowledge of processes and methods of Demand Management; ability to effectively sense, predict, plan for and manage the demand for products and services.
Level Working Knowledge:
61 Assists in the collection and preparation of required demand information.
61 Participates in the preparation of short-term demand management for a specific product or site.
Forecasting: Knowledge of forecasting tools, approaches and practices; ability to determine product demand and estimate production requirements and loads.
Level Working Knowledge:
61 Participates in preparation of short-term forecasts for a specific product or site.
61 Gathers and analyses demand data with specific tools and procedures.
61 Locates useful information and sources of input used in weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasts.
61 Researches seasonal trends for a major product or product line.