Supply Management Specialist

John Deere • Waterloo, IA

4d • Onsite

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: Supply Chain Management (CA)
Title: Supply Management Specialist - 119632
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.
Your Responsibilities
As a Supply Management Specialist for JD Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will:
Develop, build, and maintain ongoing relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally (Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, Etc.) and deliver concise information.
Optimize purchased part inventory levels to meet factory asset and delivery goals
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience with SAP
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, challenging team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to root cause & drive corrective action
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 5-10%
• Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Bachelor’s Degree in Business and/or Supply Chain Management or equivalent related work experience

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of Supply Management or Material Flow experience
• Proven cross-functional experience
• Ability to negotiate and influence without authority
• Experience using analytic tools

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, and maintain ongoing relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, Etc.) and deliver concise information.
• Optimize purchased part inventory levels to meet factory asset and delivery goals

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
• $67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level