Supply Management Planner

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- Supply Management to work at a premier client in Rock Island IL 61201.

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.

• Execute, in a supply chain of low complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.
• Utilize SPERT, ZMDelinq, and Lights (SAP):
  Ensure the timely delivery of parts by managing these web-based applications and platforms.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders:
  Work closely with suppliers, buyers, and forecast analysts for their commodity of parts.
• Performance Metrics:
  Track and manage metrics including FILL rate, On-Time Delivery, FLASH/Backorder Cycle Time, and Past Due orders.
• 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.

• 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

• Post-Secondary Non-Tertiary Education
• Work Experience
• Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months)
• Very limited (0 to 3 months)
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of planner experience or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a contingent at Deere will be considered.
• Open to recent graduates.

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Easily trainable with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• SAP experience is a plus

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