Supply Management Planning Lead at John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa

Job Description:

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns, and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Iowa- Waterloo
Function: Supply Management / Logistics
Title: Supply Management Planning Lead- 78420
Onsite/Remote:

This position may be located in any Ag & Turf or Construction & Forestry Production Factory in the United Statesper the hiring manager's discretion.This may be dependent on the successful candidate's background, experience, and proficiency.

Your Responsibilities

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As a Supply Management Planning Lead for John Deere, you will communicate with suppliers, planners, buyers, site integrators and operations on a day-to-day basis regarding delivery schedules. You will monitor factory critical shortage and other reports daily to ensure adequate delivery plans and material replenishment using optimal logistics processes. In addition, you will:

• Supervise Deere and contingent Supply Management Planners. Monitor planner performance and drive planning excellence. Perform hiring and onboarding activities for new Supply Management Planners.
• Work with the Supply Management Planners and Specialists to monitor and improve supplier performance; measure the performance of the supplier and define corrective actions; support planners in negotiations with suppliers to resolve short-term performance problems.
• Resolve shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Schedule and expedite the delivery of purchased materials to support a production plan, including recommendations for premium logistic alternatives when appropriate.
• Support critical factory meetings as required.
• Travel up to 25% of time based on business needs (domestic).

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• Experience in areas of Supply Management such as supplier integration, strategic supply management, logistics, or OFP / PDP supply management
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed
• Self-motivated, and possesses initiative to seek out additional responsibility
• Proficient in SAP
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, especially Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook

What Makes You Stand Out

• Previous supply management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Cross-functional experience in areas of material flow, supplier development, and operations
• Previous supervisory experience
• Proficient in Tableau, Power Automate, VBA Macro Development, Python Scripting, and SharePoint

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in a Business/Management, Engineering/Technology or Supply Management discipline or one or more year's equivalent work experience

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click hereto find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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