Strategic Supply Management Specialist

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Ankeny  
Function: Supply Management / Logistics
Title: Strategic Supply Management Specialist - 104855 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Strategic Supply Management Specialist for John Deere Des Moines Works located in Ankeny, IA you will support Supply Chain Integration (SCI) activities for your assigned commodity, relating to the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) for Application and Tillage equipment. You will also act as a program lead, representing SCI for assigned program/project. In addition, you will:

 

• Develop, build and maintain ongoing relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; actively monitoring supplier performance and lead/support corrective actions when appropriate
• Develop and implement SCI strategies for assigned commodity, ensuring alignment with unit and enterprise strategies to benefit financial and operational objectives
• Work closely with suppliers, cost management and engineers to define and exceed EPDP objectives including cost, quality, and delivery objectives
• Lead and/or support the negotiation of supply agreements
• Support achievement of key program metrics and goals
• Monitor and address metrics for assigned program/project, working cross-functionally to ensure key program metrics and goals are achieved

 

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

 

• Experience with the Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) 
• Demonstrated success in interpersonal communications, negotiations, and conflict resolution 
• 3 or more years of experience in Supply Management 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, influence without authority, and execute cross-functionally 
• 2 or more years of experience with project management 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of financial analysis and business cases
• Advanced understanding of SAP and PDM 
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 25% 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Cross functional experience (Supply Management, OFP, Operations or Quality) 
• Experience working with the Enterprise Product Development Process (EPDP) 
• Experience working effectively in an ambiguous and changing environment 
• Experience leading and motivating cross-functional team members

Education

 

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Management, Business/Management, Engineering or equivalent work experience

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. 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. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• 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

 

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