Material Coordinator

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo, IA

Function: Operations (CA)

Title: Material Coordinator - 122385

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Material Coordinator for JD Engine Works located in Waterloo, Iowa , you will:

• Coordinate and execute critical material requests, including hot calls, bench-to-bench moves, transport order creation, and material delivery to support uninterrupted production.

• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through inventory verification, cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, and SAP inventory transactions.

• Troubleshoot and resolve material flow issues within warehouse and production systems, including Perfect Pick, Seegrid, overscans, and open transport orders.

• Manage shortage, expedite, quality, and repack processes by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material availability.

• Communicate material priorities, shortages, and operational issues across shifts while maintaining accurate logistics reporting and escalation of critical concerns.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Strong knowledge of material flow, inventory control, warehouse operations, and production support processes.

• Proficiency with SAP and related material management systems for inventory transactions, transport orders, and inventory reconciliation.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively coordinate across multiple departments and shifts.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage urgent production needs, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience working with wage workforce.

• Supply Management background. SAP, Excel

• Desired education is 4 year Bachelor's Degree.

Education

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

• Bachelor’s Degree or practical work equivalent 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

$60,240.00 - $90,360.00 + 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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