Supply Management Planner

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment.

Job Title: Supply Management Planner

Location: Waterloo, IA, 50704

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.

Job Description

Major Purpose

• 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, in a supply chain of low complexity, 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 analyse 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
• Assessment
• Costing and Budgeting
• Reporting
• Review 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)
• We are seeking a dedicated Supply Management Planner to join our team.
• The successful candidate will manage the delivery of purchased parts for both internal and external suppliers across one or more locations.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the delivery process of purchased parts.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, for daily tasks.
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in typing and computer operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in a Business-related field or Supply Management.
• Open to recent graduates.
• Experience with SAP.
  
  

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.