Supply Management Planner

Supply Management PlannerThere are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: Supply Chain Management Title: Supply Management Planner - 125359 Onsite/Remote: Onsite PositionYour ResponsibilitiesAs a Supply Management Planner for John Deere located in Waterloo, IA, you'll communicate with suppliers regarding delivery plans and expedite direct materials to ensure production runs without disruption. Planners have an overarching goal to ensure all parts on their desk have delivery plans in place to ensure production needs are satisfied. Additional responsibilities include:Running supplier meetings to review delinquent orders and create acceptable delivery plansWorking with Supply Management personnel to maintain supplier relationships, while monitoring, measuring, and defining corrective actions to improve supplier performanceContinuously analyzing and resolving past due orders while proactively communicating supply issues to appropriate stakeholdersResolving shipping and receiving issues to ensure timely payment to suppliersCollaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processesVISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this positionWhat Skills You NeedStrong and effective communicationMulti-task with the ability to shift and organize prioritiesAlign urgency with actionAnalyze information from multiple sourcesWork in a fast-paced team environmentBasic knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)SAP ExperienceWhat Makes You Stand Out1+ year of planning experienceSupply Management experienceExperience in areas outside of Supply Management such as material flow, supplier development, logistics, or operationsEnjoy working in a team environmentWorks well independentlyEducationIdeally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:Degree in a Business/Management, Engineering/Technology or Supply Management disciplineWhat 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 arrangementsHighly competitive base paySavings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings AccountAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramsTuition assistanceFitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locationsCharitable contribution matchEmployee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal useVacation and Holiday Pay$58,956.00 - $88,428.00 + Benefits