Supply Management Specialist

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Wisconsin - HORICON

Function: Supply Chain Management (CA)

Title: Supply Management Specialist - 125169

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a SCI Buyer for John Deere Horicon Works located in Horicon, WI (centrally located between Madison, WI and Milwaukee, WI) you will...

• Lead the supply chain integration activities in support of Enterprise Product Delivery (EPDP) and Enterprise Order Fulfillment (EOFP) activities

• Drive collaboration with engineering and suppliers on specifications and value portfolios solutions to support the ECM (Engineering Change Management processes) to execute timely design changes and implement new parts.

• Develop and implement supply chain integration strategies for assigned commodities that align with unit, program and enterprise strategies to meet cost, delivery and program targets

• Work closely with suppliers, engineering, cost management, and strategic sourcing to resource and implement new product features and continuous value improvements that meet cost, quality, delivery, and risk objectives

• Support negotiations, resourcing, and leverage strategies aligned to program cost goals

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 2 or more years of Supply Management, Operations, Engineering experience

• 2 or more years of experience with SAP and PDM

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, challenging team environment

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, influence without authority, and execute cross-functionally

• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 25%

• Knowledge of unit processes and operations

What Makes You Stand Out

• Cross-functional work experience in areas such as operations, manufacturing, material flow, supply management

• Demonstrated Project Management experience

• Ability to create and convey a business case that influences without authority

• Experience working effectively in an ambiguous and changing environment

Education

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or equivalent related 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

• 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

$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + 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.

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