Schedule Planner
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) - Wisconsin - Horicon Function: Operations (CA) Title: Schedule Planner - 120754 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for scheduling, tracking, and reporting
- Proven ability to coordinate across multiple cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of SAP
Nice To Haves
- Experience in production control, scheduling, supply management, or manufacturing operations
- Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts and scheduling tools
- Ability to analyze data trends and translate insights into actionable plans
- Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules to support manufacturing operations
- Coordinate daily and long-range scheduling activities to ensure alignment with production plans, material availability, and capacity constraints
- Partner with Operations, Supply Management, and Engineering teams to resolve constraints and maintain schedule adherence
- Manage schedule changes, priorities, and recovery plans in response to demand or supply disruptions
- Support part transitions, engineering changes, and build plan adjustments to ensure smooth execution
- Communicate schedule status, risks, and recovery actions to cross-functional stakeholders
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
Associate degree
