Overview: TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. 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.
Position: Supply Management Planner Location: Dubuque, IA, 52001 Duration: 24 Months Job Type: Contact Work Type: Onsite Visa: Visa sponsorship will not be available now or in the future for this position Specific Position Requirements: Metrics include: FILL
On Time Delivery
FLASH & Backorder Cycle Time
Delinquencies
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
Description: Performs the duties of a Supply Management Planner I.
Communicates with suppliers on a day-to-day basis regarding schedule releases.
Schedules 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.
Provides support services to Supply Management Specialists.
MAJOR DUTIES: Description of the major duties performed in this job.
Schedules and expedites the delivery of purchased materials to support a production plan including recommendations for premium logistic alternatives when appropriate.
Processes supplier's non-conformances and expedites corrective actions.
Works with the Supply Management Specialist to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; measures the performance of the supplier and defines corrective actions; may negotiate with suppliers to resolve short-term performance problems.
Executes inventory plans using systems parameters and material replenishment strategies to achieve inventory/asset management and material flow goals.
Drives continuous improvement in terms of performance with the supply base using Achieving Excellence process and criteria.
Executes the logistics requirements for the supplier concerning containers packaging methods and parameters; arranges agreements with the suppliers on appropriate logistics processes.
Works with Supply Management Specialist managing low-to-medium complex commodities and supply base.
Resolves shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
