Supply Management Planner II - Supply Management

Posted 7 days ago

mindlanceMoline (IL)

Supply Chain Managers Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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About the role

Material Delivery Specialist Performs the duties of a Supply Management Planner II. Manages the day-to-day performance and relationship of a group of suppliers for several assigned commodities to support factory operations. Works with the Supply Base to drive continuous improvement in quality and delivery.

Major Duties: Execute planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit. Maintain day-to-day contact with business-critical suppliers and respond to complex incidents with suppliers or supplies/services to analyze performance and provide feedback on key supplier management indicators. Collect and collate information on the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers to provide solid market information to more senior colleagues for decision-making. Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and support in generating new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements. Gather and report on information on existing contract performance and provide it as input to the new contract process for negotiations/renegotiations. Manage inventory for a site or factory, with guidance when discrepancies or issues are identified, following existing procedures. Support stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, and events. Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Skills, Abilities, Knowledge: Action Planning Planning and Organizing Data Collection and Analysis Verbal Communication Procurement Process Management Traffic and Vehicle Planning AssessmentCosting and Budgeting ReportingReview and Reporting

Education:

Post-Secondary Non-Tertiary Education
Work Experience:
Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months) Very limited (0 to 3 months)

Position Title: Material Delivery Specialist

Specific Position Requirements: As a Material Delivery Specialist for Deere & Company World Headquarters, you will manage the delivery of parts ensuring production continuity and fulfillment of critical aftermarket needs with our most systemically constrained suppliers. In addition you will:

Facilitate meetings with suppliers to review urgent needs for our factories & aftermarket parts, maintaining and updating critical information on inventory levels, usage, and line down dates
Collaborate with operations across the enterprise to ensure understanding of lineup changes and urgent needs
Ensure plans are in place to support all Deere critical needs & helping the supplier to set a production schedule that meets the needs of the business
Carry out allocation strategies in the event a single part or group of parts that share manufacturing processes have constraints

Drive accountability with the supplier and Deere stakeholders alike, leveraging key performance indicators to ensure recovery plans are on track and there is a clear path to resuming normal replenishment methods. Use metrics to identify and mitigate supplier risk proactively to the business Help train organization on best practices managing critical suppliers impacting multiple Deere facilities Conduct various delivery optimization projects supporting delivery improvement What Skills You Need: Experience in supply management Ability to multi-task, shift & organize priorities Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Ability to influence without authority Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft office suite Ability to leverage data and performance metrics to drive behavior Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and/or internationally, based on business needs What Makes You Stand Out: Previous Supply Management experience in a manufacturing environment Cross-functional experience in material flow, planning, supplier development or operations High emotional intelligence Strong relationship building skills Working knowledge of data visualization tools such as PowerBI and Tableau

Education: Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Bachelor's degree in a Business/Management, Engineering/Technology or Supply Management discipline

Competencies: Leadership Level: Individual Contributor Competencies:

Driving Sustainable Results
Operating Globally Inclusively
Communicating with Impact
Delivering Customer Value

Serving with Integrity & CourageEEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."

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