Supply Management Planner

 Job Title: Supply Management Planner

Location: Grovetown, GA 30813

Assignment Length: 12 months + (Possible Extension)

Position Type: Contract/ Contingent

Onsite role only - 1st shift

Hours: To be in the office by 7am est (6am-2:30pm or 7am-3:30pm). Does have opportunity to work overtime

Your Responsibilities
As a Supply Management Planner for John Deere Commercial Products located in Grovetown, GA you will:
• Communicate with suppliers daily regarding delivery schedules.
• Manage factory Hot Part Requests, Aged ASN’s, Goods Receipt Compliance Issues and supplier delinquency recovery plans.
• Work with the Supply Management Specialist to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers as well as monitor and improve supplier performance; measure the performance of the supplier and define corrective actions; may negotiate with suppliers to resolve short-term performance problems.
• Drive continuous improvement in terms of performance with the supply base, using Achieving Excellence process and criteria.
• Resolve shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Gather and analyze data to ensure business objectives are being met.
• Schedule and expedite the delivery of purchased materials to support the production plan, including recommending premium logistic alternatives when appropriate, while serving as a key resource for company and factory logistics teams, unit operations, and suppliers as questions, concerns, or issues arise regarding logistical processes.

What Skills You Need (Required Skills/Experiences):
• Understanding of Order Fulfillment process
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of unit processes and operations
• Ability to gather and analyze data
• Must be willing to relocate domestically
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of software, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook

What Makes You Stand Out (Desired skills/experiences):
• Previous supply management or planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Cross-functional experience in areas of material flow, logistics, operations, and supplier development
• SAP Landscape Knowledge
• Proficient in Tableau, PowerBI, and SharePoint

Education:
A degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Degree in a Business/Management, Engineering/Technology or Supply Management discipline or equivalent work experience