What are the responsibilities and job description for the IMS Central Planner position at Productive Resources?
IMS Central Planner
Moline, Illinois - Full Time
Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at John Deere's facility in Moline, Illinois. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will perform the duties of a Supply management Planner II. Manage the day-to-day performance and relationship of a group of suppliers for several assigned commodities to support factory operations. Work with the Supply Base to drive continuous improvement in quality and delivery.
This full-time position is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.
Duties:
- Schedule and expedite the delivery of purchased materials to support a production plan, including recommendations for premium logistic alternatives when appropriate.
- Process suppliers’ non-conformances and expedite corrective actions.
- Work with the Supply Management Specialist to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance.
- Support the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Coordinate and execute inventory plans using systems parameters and material replenishment strategies to achieve inventory/asset management and material flow goals.
- Coordinate and execute the logistics requirements for the supplier concerning containers, packaging, methods, and parameters; arrange agreements with the supplier on appropriate logistics processes before the start of production.
- Resolve and eliminate shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
Requirements:
- 1 or more years of experience working in Supply Management.
- Experience with Purchasing.
- 1 or more years of experience with Supply Management processes, the Requisition to PO process and tools, i.e., JDSN, SAP, SRM, CP.
- 1 or more years of experience with negotiations and conflict resolution.
- 1 or more years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Outlook, Excel, Power Point, One Note.
- The ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- SAP experience is HIGHLY preferred.
As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate must provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.
Why work for Productive Resources?
Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.
We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.
We Offer Competitive Benefits:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
