There are 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 in our 175-year history. 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.
Title: supply management specialist - sg7 - torreon
primary location:
function: supply management / logistics
john deere is a foremost leader in the ag equipment business, and we continue to put a solid stamp on other industries. For over 150 years, the company’s portfolio of groundbreaking products has grown to include industries related to and outside of agriculture, including turf, construction and forestry and wind technologies. The image of john deere is no longer that of a signature green tractor meandering across a field; it’s been replaced with an image of acceleration, swift progress, and innovative leaping toward the company’s 200th year. The product line alone serves as proof with advances in machine performance, equipment automation, fleet management, and john deere’s ongoing investment in emerging markets.
*main responsabilities*:
as a *_supply management specialist_* for john deere global supply management and logistics, you will work with an enterprise supply base manager, engineering and quality teams to implement and maintain a supply strategy to support new product program requirements for john deere power systems products. In addition, you will:
- lead the negotiation with, and selection of, the supply base to ensure the company meets overall program goals for cost, quality, and continuity of supply.
- develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional team members to influence and align on future architecture and module decisions.
- support the dynamic nature of the enterprise product development process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- international travel 20%
*what skills you need*:
- 3 or more years of project management experience including creating a plan, coordinating resources, and delivering results.
- 3 or more years of experience in roles that required demonstration of effective communication skills (written and verbal).
- 3 or more years of demonstrated effective internal and / or supplier negotiation.
*what makes you stand out*:
- previous product design, quality, cost management, or direct material supply management experience
- 3 or more years of experience in a supply management role
- experience working on global teams or with global product
- experience with enterprise product delivery processes
- experience in roles that required an advanced proficiency in ms office (teams, excel, word, and powerpoint, powerbi) and tableau
- working knowledge of sap and sharepoint file management
*education*:
- bachelor's degree in supply management, business management, engineering or equivalent work experience.