YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As a SUPPLY MANAGEMENT OFP SPECIALIST with John Deere in Dubuque, IA, you will be responsible for daily quality and delivery of hydraulic components for all Dubuque product lines. This includes:

• Coordinating process improvement activities involving suppliers, design engineering, manufacturing, quality, product support, and other Supply Management personnel.
• Engaging or leading cost reduction projects and resolving delivery/logistics issues.
• Working with suppliers on Estimate to Cash (ETC) strategies that support order fulfillment objectives by participating in identification and implementation of optimal material replenishment strategies.
• Gathering and communicating supplier quality & delivery data to appropriate contacts.
• Support hydraulics Strategic Sourcing team on implementing new strategies.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

WHAT SKILLS YOU NEED

• Supply Management experience
• Experience with manufacturing processes, product design, specifications, and tolerances
• Computer skills and experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, PDM Link, and cProjects
• Negotiation and contract skills and experience
• Willingness and ability to travel less than 25%
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal, leadership, and facilitation skills
• Good communication (verbal & written), business correspondence and documentation skills

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

• Understanding of Order Fulfillment Process
• Knowledge of unit processes and operations
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• CPIM certification
• CPM certification
• MBA

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT WORK EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Management, Manufacturing, Accounting or other functional areas

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.