Material Replenishment Specialist
About The Position
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: Operations (CA) Title: Material Replenishment Specialist - 120561 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position As a Material Replenishment Specialist (MRS) for JD Waterloo Works (DTO) located in Waterloo, IA, you will: As a Material Replenishment Specialist (MRS), you will play a critical role in ensuring material availability at the point of use while continuously improving safety, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing operations. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Management, and Operations to drive optimal material flow strategies, a plan for every part, and own material flow guidelines.
Requirements
- Experience working in a team-based environment
- Experience in manufacturing and/or operations
- Experience with line and process design
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with material flow systems, replenishment strategies, and New Product Delivery Process
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of warehouse systems, PFEP, or inventory management tools
- Continuous improvement mindset (lean, CI, etc.)
- Experience leveraging data analytics (Power BI, Excel, dashboards) to drive material flow decisions and identify opportunities
- Interest in learning automation technologies to improve efficiency and consistency
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and own material replenishment strategies and methodologies
- Audit and maintain replenishment processes using tools such as PFEP dashboards
- Analyze material flow paths and identify safety, ergonomic, and efficiency improvements
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Management to define optimal line-side quantities, as well as a liaison for layouts and replenishment strategies
- Lead implementation of preferred replenishment strategies to support point-of-use availability
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within warehouse and production environments
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
