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Primary Location: Brazil (BR) - Rio Grande do Sul - Montenegro
Function: Supply Management / Logistics
Title: Supply Management Planner III (49200388) - 90680
Your Position:
**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**:
- Schedules and expedites the delivery of purchased materials to support a production plan, including recommendations for premium logistic alternatives when appropriate.
Processes suppliers 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.
- Supports the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost effective manner.
Supports EPDP by ensuring an effective transition from Product Delivery Process (PDP) to Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) through timely placement and receipt of initial production order.
- Works proactively with Supply Management Specialist managing highly complex commodities and supply base.
- Coordinates and 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.
- Coordinates and executes the logistics requirements for the supplier concerning containers, packaging, methods and parameters; arranges agreements with the supplier on appropriate logistics processes before the start of production.
- Resolves and eliminates shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
**Skills, Abilities, Knowledge**:
- Knowledge of unit processes and operations.- Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution.- Understanding of Order Fulfillment Process.What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go.
Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement.
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job.
The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.