Supply Management Planner Ii Supply Management - Moline (IL)

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.

Work Type: Onsite

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

Job Description:

• 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 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
• 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.