Supply Management Specialist

About the role

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.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Wisconsin - HORICON; Function: Supply Chain Management (CA); Onsite/Remote: Onsite.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supply chain integration activities in support of Enterprise Product Delivery (EPDP) and Enterprise Order Fulfillment (EOFP) activities
• Drive collaboration with engineering and suppliers on specifications and value portfolios solutions to support the ECM (Engineering Change Management processes) to execute timely design changes and implement new parts.
• Develop and implement supply chain integration strategies for assigned commodities that align with unit, program and enterprise strategies to meet cost, delivery and program targets
• Work closely with suppliers, engineering, cost management, and strategic sourcing to resource and implement new product features and continuous value improvements that meet cost, quality, delivery, and risk objectives
• Support negotiations, resourcing, and leverage strategies aligned to program cost goals

Skills

• 2 or more years of Supply Management, Operations, Engineering experience
• 2 or more years of experience with SAP and PDM
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, challenging team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, influence without authority, and execute cross-functionally
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 25%
• Knowledge of unit processes and operations

Qualifications

• Cross-functional work experience in areas such as operations, manufacturing, material flow, supply management
• Demonstrated Project Management experience
• Ability to create and convey a business case that influences without authority
• Experience working effectively in an ambiguous and changing environment
• Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or equivalent related work experience

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

Pay

$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + Benefits