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# Solutions Architect - Planning & Analytics

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** Lafayette, IN, United States
- **Salary:** $112,710.0 - $183,140.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Information Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Enterprise Planning Systems, Power BI, Standard Sql, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Cloud Platform System, Data Strategy, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3363351984&tx=VT6358TYV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Ability to design and support enterprise business systems, digital solutions, and integrated technology platforms.
 * Knowledge of solution architecture principles, systems integration, and business process design.
 * Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Data & Information Management

 * Knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, data governance, and data integration concepts.
 * Experience working with large and complex datasets that support operational and business decision-making.
 * Ability to support reporting, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities.

Planning & Operational Business Acumen

 * Understanding of planning, forecasting, manufacturing, supply chain, or operational business processes.
 * Ability to connect business objectives to digital and technology solutions.
 * Strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

 * Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
 * Ability to communicate technical concepts to business stakeholders and business requirements to technical teams.
 * Ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across multiple functions and geographic regions.
 * Ability to support initiatives involving both business and technical stakeholders.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to evaluate current processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
 * Demonstrated curiosity, innovation, and commitment to continuous learning., * Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
 * Demand Planning
 * Supply Planning
 * Capacity Planning
 * Network Planning & Execution (NPE)
 * Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, supply chain, or operational environments.
 * Knowledge of Power & Energy products, including:
 * Engines
 * Gensets
 * Power Generation Systems
 * Experience supporting enterprise planning systems, forecasting platforms, or integrated business solutions.
 * Familiarity with:
 * Data Modeling
 * SQL
 * Python
 + R
 * Power BI
 * Tableau
 * Cloud-based data platforms
 * Experience supporting AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, or advanced planning capabilities.
 * Experience driving digital transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
 * Experience supporting global business operations and cross-functional decision-making.
 * Ability to influence technical direction and lead architecture discussions across multiple stakeholder groups.

## Description

Power & Energy (P&E) is seeking a Solutions Architect - Planning & Analytics to support the design, integration, and continuous improvement of digital solutions that enable global demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes across Caterpillar's engine, genset, and power generation businesses.

In this role, you will partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Planning, and Digital teams to design scalable business solutions that improve planning effectiveness and support data-driven decision-making. You will play a key role in shaping the systems architecture, data strategy, and technology capabilities that support Power & Energy's global planning processes.

This position offers significant exposure to enterprise planning initiatives, global stakeholders, and digital transformation efforts while helping drive the future of planning technology within Caterpillar.

What You Will Do

Solution Architecture & Planning Systems

 * Design and support scalable business solutions that enable demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.
 * Translate business requirements into sustainable system architectures and digital solutions.
 * Partner with business stakeholders to evaluate current-state processes and identify opportunities for technology-enabled improvements.
 * Support architecture decisions related to planning systems, data integration, reporting environments, and analytics capabilities.
 * Establish solution design principles, architecture standards, and governance practices that support scalability and long-term sustainability.

Data Architecture & Information Strategy

 * Design and maintain data models, information structures, and data flows that support enterprise planning processes.
 * Support data governance, data quality, and master data management initiatives that improve planning accuracy and consistency.
 * Enable the integration and management of large and complex datasets from multiple business systems and operational environments.
 * Help establish scalable frameworks that support reporting, analytics, predictive modeling, and AI-enabled planning capabilities.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

 * Collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Planning, and Digital teams to understand business priorities and operational challenges.
 * Serve as a trusted advisor, balancing business needs and technical considerations when recommending solutions.
 * Present architecture recommendations, risks, and solution strategies to stakeholders and leadership teams.
 * Drive alignment across functions and geographic regions to support enterprise planning objectives.

Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement

 * Support Power & Energy Network Planning & Execution (NPE) initiatives, including:
 * Demand Planning
 * Supply Planning
 * Capacity Planning
 * Supplier Planning Signals
 * Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and optimize planning-related processes.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance planning capabilities and operational performance.
 * Support digital transformation initiatives that improve planning visibility, forecasting effectiveness, and business decision-making.


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