Planner
John Deere · Kernersville, NC · 1 wk ago
OTHR$60k–$90k/yrFull-time
Your Responsibilities
- Execute, in a supply chain of low to medium complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.
- Maintain day-to-day contact with business-critical suppliers and respond to complex incidents with suppliers or supplies/services to analyze performance and provide feedback on key supplier management indicators.
- Collect and collate information on the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers to provide solid market information to more senior colleagues for decision-making.
- Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and support in generating new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
- Gather and report on information on existing contract performance and provide it as input to the new contract process for negotiations/renegotiations.
- Manage inventory for a site or factory, with guidance when discrepancies or issues are identified, following existing procedures.
- Support stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, and events.
- Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
What Skills You Need
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Microsoft Office
What Makes You Stand Out
- Previous procurement experience
- SAP experience
- 1 year of experience in manufacturing environment
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience.
What You'll Get
- 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
Pay
$60,240.00 - $90,360.00 + Benefits