Strategic planner Jobs in Peoria, IL

divh2Strategy Job at Caterpillar Inc./h2pYour Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc./ppWhen you join Caterpillar, youre 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 dont 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./ppProvide enterprise-wide competitive intelligence and strategic decision support that enables Caterpillar business units to improve competitive position, pricing effectiveness, and long-term growth. The role operates at the intersection of aftermarket, technology, and strategy, partnering with senior leaders to translate competitive dynamics and market signals into actionable insights across all Caterpillar verticals./ppWhat You Will Do:/pulliDeliver enterprise and division-level competitive intelligence across aftermarket services, components, remanufacturing/rebuilding, and digital aftermarket enablement supporting Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Power Energy, Enterprise Strategy, and Digital/Technology/Distribution./liliIdentify competitive threats, opportunities, and structural shifts across markets and technologies and define and execute processes for internal and external competitive investigations, including competitor positioning, distribution strategies, channels, and financial benchmarking./liliProvide insights on industry structure, market segments, growth rates, customer buying criteria, product and service differentiation, competitor cost drivers, and company strengths and weaknesses./liliDistill industry news, supplier activity, and competitor messaging into concise, executive-ready insights./liliGuide assessments of global and regional competitive position to inform strategy, operations, product design, sourcing, pricing, distribution, and promotion decisions./liliDevelop and maintain a global intelligence network (external and internal) to maintain a steady flow of strategic and operational competitive information while staying up to date in internal developments and priorities./liliDeliver a quarterly aftermarket landscape research report based on in-depth analysis of public and private competitors impacting the aftermarket space, leveraging primary and secondary research of company financials and strategic moves, trade show attendance, and much more./liliDeliver a quarterly aftermarket pricing report, supporting the ESD aftermarket pricing team./liliDeliver a quarterly component dashboard supporting quarterly business reviews for division CFOs/liliAddress ad hoc strategic research requests, including deep-dive benchmarking and competitive studies for senior leadership up to and including the Executive Office and Board of Directors, leading multi-functional project teams through competitive analysis, strategic positioning, diagnostic assessment, and solution definition./liliServe as a thought partner to senior leaders, leveraging ongoing research and analysis, to anticipate competitive risks with early warning signals, and identify opportunities aligned with Caterpillars enterprise growth pillars. Support these high level strategic decisionmakers on topics such as pricing posture, capability gaps, enabling technologies, and external competitive forces./li/ulpWhat You Will Bring:/pulliEducation/Experience: Degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting or similar from an accredited college or university. Preferably complimented by an MBA or equivalent; 6+ years of extensive experience in one or more operational areas related to the aftermarket focus of this role/liliCompetitive Environment: Knowledge of business market concepts and principles; ability to utilize the processes, tools and techniques for gathering, analyzing, and communicating information about the competitive environment./liliDecision 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./liliEffective 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./liliInterpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner./liliFinancial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material./li/ulpWhat Will Set You Apart:/pulliHighly analytical and persistent with the ability to develop unorthodox hypothesis, drawing insight from diverse sources and broad/ambiguous data sets/liliExtensive financial analysis, competitive environment, market research and business analysis skills/liliMust be an excellent multi-tasker and extremely efficient gathering and interpreting information while working on tight timelines. Must be able to identify and prioritize the most urgent needs and apply focus and attention accordingly./liliStrong desire to continually upgrade your knowledge base and improve skills proactively/liliProven ability to build and maintain relationships with an extensive network of business contacts both internal to the company, and external within the industry./liliAbility to travel to trade shows and other industry events and leverage the information and contacts to support key internal customers./liliMust have the ability to command respect of managers of all levels including senior leadership and properly communicate using exceptional oral and presentation skills/li/ulpSummary Pay Range: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00/ppCompensation 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./ppBenefits:/pulliMedical, dental, and vision benefits*/liliPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*/lili401(k) savings plans*/liliHealth Savings Account (HSA)*/liliFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*/liliHealth Lifestyle Programs*/liliEmployee Assistance Program*/liliVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*/liliCareer Development*/liliIncentive bonus*/liliDisability benefits/liliLife Insurance/liliParental leave/liliAdoption benefits/liliTuition Reimbursement/li/ulp* These benefits also apply to part-time employees/ppThis position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position./ppPosting Dates: May 12, 2026 - May 25, 2026/ppAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen./ppCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply./ppNot ready to apply? Join our Talent Community./p/div