Tuesday, 4 February 2014


Job - Supply Management / Logistics / Transportation

Primary Location - United States-Illinois-Moline

Organization - Agricultural Equipment

Schedule - Full-time

Shift - Day Job

Job Posting - Feb 4, 2014, 1:29:42 AM

 

Why John Deere

 
The John Deere Agricultural and Turf division touches every corner of the globe.  If it’s green and growing, chances are John Deere has a hand in it.  Our products provide complete solutions, whether it’s to nurture seeds into a bountiful crop, beautify our parks, carpet our golf courses or taking care of the lawns and gardens that surround our homes. Join John Deere--a proven business leader--and watch your potential grow. 
 
Through consistent operational excellence in business performance, we help ensure the success of new and existing products. Fully engaged in the present, but with an eye to the future, our innovative team continually implements practices that help redefine the leading edge. This effort includes our Achieving Excellence program, which promotes continuous improvement and strengthens supplier relationships.
 
What You’ll Do
 
John Deere Seeding Group in Moline, IL is seeking a Strategic Supply Management Specialist to support the Supply Management Product Development Process (PDP) activities. In addition, you will:
  • Participate in Enterprise Product Development Process (EPDP) project teams to meet objectives and represent Supply Chain Management.
  • Work closely with suppliers, cost management and engineers to define and exceed Cost Reduction objectives.
  • Obtain and analyze quotes, leverage cost models, negotiate pricing, work with engineering decisions, and order tooling.
  • Analyze and process continuous improvement engineering change memos (ECM).
  • Source new parts and work with suppliers on revised parts for proper disposition.
  • Work with appropriate supply councils to ensure alignment and ensure unit compliance with corporate led strategies.
  • Interact with Supply Base Managers.
  • Manage supplier relationships and drive improvements in quality, delivery and price.
  • Review John Deere Cost Reduction Opportunity Process (JD-CROP) submissions from suppliers and participate in Achieving Excellence (AE) reviews of the supply base.
  • Maintain supplier alignment with PDP Supply Mgmt Specialists.
  • Analyze, setup and maintain sub-contracting process in SAP.

What It Takes

 
 
We need a solid communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment. Ideally, you will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Management, or Business/Management, or equivalent work experience. Additionally, we require:
  • Effective negotiation skills including ability to influence without authority.
  • 1-3 years’ experience working with Supply Management.
  • Analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
  • Skill in interpersonal, interdepartmental and supplier communications.
  • Experience with project management.
  • Strong organizational skills.
A strong candidate will also have:
  • Prior experience in a factory environment.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes in multiple commodities.
  • Knowledge of cost management tools.
  • Experienced in SAP.
What You'll Get
 
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path.  Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package
 
Can you imagine the challenge of a lifetime and a rewards package that makes it all worthwhile?
 
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.  An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.
 

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