There are 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 in our 175-year history. 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) - Iowa (US-IA) - Dubuque  Function: Supply Management / Logistics Title: Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) Supply Management Specialist - 35820

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As an ORDER FULFILLMENT PROCESS (OFP) SUPPLY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, for the John Deere Construction & Forestry Division (Dubuque Works), you will be responsible for daily quality and delivery of purchased parts to production lines. In addition, you will:

• Coordinate process improvement activities involving suppliers, design engineering, manufacturing, quality, product support, and other Supply Management personnel
• Be responsible for inventory planning and improvement cost reduction projects and delivery/logistics issues
• Collaborate with suppliers on Estimate to Cash (ETC) strategies that support order fulfillment objectives by participating in identification and implementation of optimal material replenishment strategies
• Obtain supplier delivery data for current suppliers and communicate to our suppliers and plans established with underperforming suppliers for improvement

US VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

WHAT SKILLS YOU NEED

• Supply management experience
• SAP experience
• Strong computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, product design, specifications, and tolerances
• Contract analysis skills
• Experience with analytical and problem-solving
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Strong communication (verbal & written), business correspondence and documentation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel, up to 10% (both domestic and internationally)

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

Other areas of experience or interest that will help us place you on the right team include:

• 3 or more years of Supply Management experience preferred
• 3 or more years of SAP experience
• Interpersonal, leadership and facilitation skills
• Understanding of the Order Fulfillment Process
• CPM or CPIM Certification considered a plus
• Knowledge of unit processes and operations

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT WORK EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Supply Management or relevant discipline

WHAT YOU'LL GET

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.