• Supply Management Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (Cary, NC)


    Description

    Position Title: Supply Management Specialist

     

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (½-hour lunch). Approximately 40 hours per week. Flexibility in hours is possible but will follow the designated approximate schedule.

    Overview:

    We are seeking a highly motivated Supply Management Specialist to join the John Deere team. This role is ideal for entry-level professionals with a background in supply chain, business, accounting, or related fields, including recent graduates. The position involves sourcing and supplier management functions within dynamic processes, including Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) and Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP). The successful candidate will exercise discretion and independent judgment while working under periodic review.

     

    Apply today or give our team a call at 563-359-3995; Christin, Lydia, and Erin are great points of contact!

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Execute the Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) with cost reduction activities, supplier selection, and analysis of quotations based on criteria such as quality, cost, stability, process capability, and lead time.

    + Assist in make-or-buy decision-making, support resourcing activities, and oversee supplier cost/industry analysis.

    + Collaborate on Engineering Change Management (ECM) to ensure design changes and product improvements are timely and cost-effective.

    + Develop and execute inventory plans to meet asset management and material flow goals.

    + Resolve shipping, receiving, invoicing, and payment discrepancies to ensure smooth supplier payments.

    + Implement continuous improvement strategies with the supply base to achieve lowest total costs and optimal performance through Achieving Excellence Process.

    + Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and resolve performance issues with cross-functional support from quality, engineering, and other teams.

    + Expedite parts when necessary to ensure production goals are met.

    What We Offer:

    + Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

    + Hands-on experience in an essential functional area within supply chain and product delivery processes.

    + Potential for career growth and development within the organization.

    + Health insurance, 401k, and paid holidays!

     

    If you have a passion for supply management and are eager to develop your skills in a dynamic, professional environment, we encourage you to apply!

    Requirements

    Required Skills:

    + Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and PowerBI.

    + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

    + Ability to effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

    + Keen attention to detail and a solutions-oriented approach to supplier relationship management.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Business Agriculture, or a related field.

    + Open to recent graduates seeking a career in supply management and supply chain operations.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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