Demand Manager Marine

Career Area: Sales 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. About Caterpillar Marine: Caterpillar Marine is a global leader in reliable, efficient, and future‑ready marine power solutions. As a core part of Caterpillar’s Oil & Gas and Marine Division, our organization delivers world‑class engines, integrated power systems, lifecycle services, and digital technologies that help customers reduce total cost of ownership while improving uptime, efficiency, and performance.  We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of commercial, technical and business roles worldwide. Join our team and help solve our customers’ toughest challenges About the Role: As a Demand Manager – Marine, you will lead and coordinate the Sales and Operations Planning process through cross‑functional collaboration. In this role, you will develop and align sales plans, shape demand, and drive initiatives that deliver strong business results and an exceptional customer experience.

Location: Houston, Texas  Relocation Assistance is provided This role is not open for sponsorship This role requires 5 days onsite Responsibilities:  Collects and analyzes data from multiple sources to ensure accurate product & model information for commercial order processing. Communicates complex concepts clearly across all organizational levels Develops and standardizes global Demand Planning processes, including maturity models, frameworks, and metrics to support demand coverage to business plans and factory slotting Aligns business and demand plans using predictive methods, ERP systems (e.g., eIBP) and forecasting tools to define priorities and implementation scope to analyze demand patterns, seasonality, and capacity constraints to support the business Respond effectively to shifting production challenges and evolving customer priorities while maintaining high service levels for internal stakeholders Deliver clear, actionable updates and recommendations to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders to ensure alignment in the sales and operations process Partners with stakeholders to support demand fulfillment recommendations and ensure alignment across Sales, Supply Chain, Production, and Business Resources Leads and guides teams, communicating priorities and driving sales and operations process execution through analysis and recommendations. Present monthly updates to senior leadership, highlighting demand trends, budget status, and key performance metrics Serve as the primary contact for industry demand inquiries, providing clear and timely updates on lead times, schedules, and order changes Monitor demand performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions or solutions to maintain operational excellence   Requirements  Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience or Degree What Will You Have: Customer Focus:  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. Decision Making and Critical Thinking:  Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Effective Communications:  Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through