Supply Management Planner

Dubuque, IA - Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at John Deere's facility in Dubuque, Iowa. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will perform the duties of a Supply Management Planner. Communicate with suppliers on a day-to-day basis regarding scheduled releases. Schedule requirements for purchased material such as economic order quantities optimal inventory level delivery and material replenishment. Responsible for the implementation of optimal logistics processes and the material management systems within the unit and for the logistic performance of the suppliers. Provide support services to Supply Management Specialists.

This is a full-time position that 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.
• Works with the Supply Management Specialist to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to 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.
• Execute inventory plans using systems parameters and material replenishment strategies to achieve inventory/asset management and material flow goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in terms of performance with the supply base using Achieving Excellence process and criteria.
• Execute the logistics requirements for the supplier concerning containers packaging methods and parameters; arrange agreements with the suppliers on appropriate logistics processes.
• Work with Supply Management Specialist managing low-to-medium complex commodities and supply base.
• Resolve shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.

Requirements:

• Experience with SAP and Excel.
• Ability to communicate well with people from different job functions via email and phone.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Experience with materials planning or buying.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to 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 primary focus is on project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary industries of focus 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 which keep our clients engaged as a partner in their journey. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunity for growth.

Our primary delivery center is our Technical Center in Waterloo, IA, as well as numerous customer areas we serve with onsite and remote teams throughout the U.S.

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