Primary Location: United States (US) - Georgia - Grovetown
Function: Supply Chain Management (CA)
Title: Supply Management Specialist - 125687
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your ResponsibilitiesAs a
Supply Management Specialist for
John Deere Commercial Products located in
Grovetown, GA, you will...
• Implement division sourcing strategies and integrates suppliers in supporting the Order Fulfillment Process (OFP)
• Maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; measures the performance of the supplier and defines corrective actions; obtains assistance from other functional representatives such as Quality, Product Engineering, Material Flow, Safety, and Manufacturing
• Support negotiation of supply agreements with specific suppliers resulting in an implementation strategy and a documented agreement, ensuring the Company meets its overall goals for cost, quality, continuity of supply, etc
• Drive Continuous Improvement in terms of performance and lowest total cost with the supply base utilizing Achieving Excellence process/criteria and other appropriate Supply Management tools
• Support The Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost effective manner
• Lead and support continuous cost reduction activity; Develops and implements communication plans to key stakeholders
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this positionWhat Skills You Need• Understanding of Order Fulfillment Process
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of unit processes and operations
• Work experience in a team environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% based on business needs
What Makes You Stand Out• Experience in SAP
• Experience in specific areas of Supply Management such as: Supplier Integration, Factory Supply Management, Cost Management, Planning, Logistics, etc.
EducationIdeally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Bachelors Degree in Supply Management, Business/Management, Accounting/Finance or Engineering discipline or equivalent related work experience
What You'll GetAt 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
- 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
$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
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.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.