Solution Lead - SAP Sales & Distribution

Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
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.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.
Job Summary:
Caterpillar is seeking a highly qualified SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) Solution Lead to join our Order to Cash (OTC) team. This individual will play a pivotal role in implementing technical solutions that align with our evolving business objectives and support strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP SD, demonstrated experience leading complex solution designs, and successful implementation of intricate order scenarios and pricing procedures.
This position requires effective leadership within a global, collaborative environment, working closely with other OTC Solution Leads, functional leads, technical programmers, and various IT teams. Acting as both a strategic advisor and partner to multiple business units, the Solution Lead will be responsible for gathering requirements, developing tailored solutions, preparing project cost estimates, and overseeing project deployments and enhancements.
The role often involves addressing unique and complex challenges, necessitating strong analytical skills and innovative approaches. The incumbent may be required to adapt existing processes or develop new methodologies based on a comprehensive understanding of business operations and unit-specific needs. Additionally, this role is accountable for establishing, implementing, and monitoring policies and guidelines to ensure projects meet management objectives and deliver desired outcomes. As an advisor and consultant, the Solution Lead will also support groups in achieving quality improvements as specified by key performance measures.
What You Will Do:

• Deliver SAP SD/OTC solutions aligned to enterprise templates and business objectives.
• Offer expert guidance to SAP SD/OTC support teams and integration partners.
• Analyze, document, and revise business processes and system logic as needed.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand operations and benchmark best practices.
• Advise on business case analysis and multi-generational product planning.
• Design business processes that support Caterpillar's strategic goals.
• Provide recommendations to Process Owners and serve as a subject matter consultant.
• Lead and drive complex solution implementations and provide project leadership.
• Create high-level test plans to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Oversee User Acceptance Testing and script sign-off for key releases.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and leadership.
• Identify opportunities, assess risks, and ensure alignment with strategic outcomes.
• Design and configure pricing procedures, including condition tables and types.
• Demonstrate expertise in OTC processes and related business functions.

What You Have:

• Core Application Systems: Extensive knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive 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.
• Products and Services: Working knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.
• Analytical Thinking: Expert 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.
• Application Delivery Process: Extensive knowledge of major tasks, deliverables, and formal application delivery methodologies; ability to utilize these to deliver new or enhanced applications.
• Architecture Modeling: Working knowledge of Architecture Modeling; ability to develop and modify enterprise architecture through conceptual, logical and physical approaches.
• Information Security Technologies: Basic knowledge of technologies and technology-based solutions dealing with information security issues; ability to protect information security across the organization using encryption technologies and appropriate security software.
• System and Technology Integration: Expert knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Four-year bachelor's degree preferably in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of SAP IT experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in large-scale ERP implementations and transformations.
• Proficient in integration technologies such as Snap Logic or API's.
• Exceptional presentation, oral, and written communication abilities.
• Extensive experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining software at scale.
• Recognized as an expert level SAP SD functional consultant with comprehensive knowledge of invoicing, pricing procedures, sales order conversions, loan processes, system configuration (SPRO), and interface management.
• Adept at collaborating with business partners to translate requirements into detailed functional designs & specifications.
• Highly skilled in complex problem-solving and excelling in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar dealer network, facilities, product structure, and machine ordering landscape and logistics
• SAP Certified Associate - Sales
• Experience with brownfield uplift from ECC to S4/HANA

What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Additional Info:

• The ideal location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Dallas-TX, Nashville-TN
• This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• This position may require 10% travel.

About Caterpillar -
Caterpillar 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 nearly 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.
Summary Pay Range:
$144,960.00 - $217,320.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
September 10, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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