OUR ORGANIZATION:

John Deere, a Fortune 500 company, is making use of the latest technological breakthroughs to produce exceptional equipment and provide first-class customer service. We're the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment, a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care; and a major manufacturer of construction equipment. John Deere also manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment and provides worldwide financial services.  John Deere operates under four core values: integrity, quality, commitment and innovation. We treat our people with respect and offer competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, such as medical and dental coverage, life insurance, 401(k) and tuition assistance.

Now wouldn't you like to be a part of that?

The John Deere intern experience prepares candidates for future roles in John Deere’s Equipment divisions, including our development programs.  Summer 2019 Supply Management interns receive varied work experiences that provide exposure to John Deere’s product lines, marketing and customer support activities, and the independent dealer organization.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Supply Management Intern, you will be provided with opportunities to develop an understanding of John Deere's products and services, establish a network of people to support personal and professional growth, and gain experience with entry-level sourcing, the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), and the Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP). You may also:

• Provide support to the development and execution of strategies and contracts for commodities of lower value and less complexity
• Assist with cost models, make vs. buy studies, spend analysis, invoice issue resolution and other data analyses
• Work with Strategic Sourcing to address chronic supplier performance issues and/or validation of suppliers during early supplier selection process as part of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP)
• Make use of Achieving Excellence process to manage the supplier's performance

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Sophomore or Junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Management, Production Operation Management, Distribution Management, Production Planning, Purchasing, Transportation/Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related degree or Senior pursuing Masters in Business Administration.
• Minimum cumulative GPA required of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.   
• Must be able to relocate domestically.  Assignments can be at various locations throughout the United States.
• Work Statement:  US Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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.