Senior Manager, Scheduling & Orders

Caterpillar Inc.•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As Senior Manager, Scheduling & Orders, you will provide senior‑level leadership for end‑to‑end scheduling and order management across complex manufacturing operations in Decatur, Illinois. This role owns the integration of demand, production schedules, materials planning, and order fulfillment to ensure delivery commitments, cost targets, and operational efficiency are achieved. You will lead and develop high‑performing teams, establish planning governance, and drive continuous improvement across scheduling and order processes. Success in this role requires strong cross‑functional leadership, data‑driven decision making, and deep expertise in manufacturing supply chain planning. This position plays a critical role in enabling safe, efficient, and predictable manufacturing outcomes.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of production scheduling, sequencing, and order fulfillment in manufacturing environments.
Ability to integrate demand planning, MRP, inventory, and logistics processes.
Expertise in evaluating, optimizing, and standardizing complex planning processes.
Strong analytical judgment to evaluate tradeoffs and guide enterprise‑level decisions.
Proven ability to lead across functions and align diverse stakeholders to common objectives.
Experience leading managers, developing talent, and driving performance accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience in large‑scale manufacturing or industrial environments.
Advanced use of ERP, MRP, and planning systems to drive schedule optimization.
Background in demand planning, S&OP, or order‑to‑delivery transformation initiatives.
Experience presenting operational insights to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise‑level scheduling and order management processes to align demand, capacity, materials, and delivery commitments.
Establish and govern production scheduling standards, policies, and performance metrics across manufacturing operations.
Partner with operations, supply chain, procurement, logistics, and sales to synchronize order‑to‑delivery execution.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using process management and supply chain analytics to improve schedule adherence, inventory health, and customer delivery performance.
Lead, coach, and develop managers and professionals; set clear expectations and performance goals.
Oversee risk identification and mitigation related to capacity constraints, demand variability, and supply disruptions.
Communicate planning performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership using clear, data‑based insights.