Supply Management Planner
Company: John Deere
Location: Waterloo, IA 50704
Schedule: First shift, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with potential overtime
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Duration: 12-month contract with potential extension
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite
Target Start Date: September 28, 2026
Job Summary
John Deere is seeking an early-career Supply Management Planner to help ensure purchased parts arrive on time from internal and external suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Supply Chain or Business graduate or someone with at least one year of related experience to gain valuable experience with John Deere.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor the delivery of purchased parts across one or more locations
- Communicate with suppliers regarding orders, schedules, shortages and delivery status
- Work closely with internal teams to resolve delivery concerns
- Track supplier performance and maintain accurate purchasing and delivery information
- Use Microsoft Excel and other Office applications for reporting and daily administrative tasks
- Prioritize multiple orders and supplier issues to support production requirements
- Escalate potential delays or material shortages when necessary
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong typing, computer and data-entry skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and internal departments
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
- Must be available to work onsite in Waterloo, Iowa
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of supply chain, purchasing, procurement, logistics, materials or supplier coordination experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field
- Recent graduates with a relevant internship will be considered
- Experience using SAP or another ERP system
Submission Requirements
Candidates must provide their full address, personal email address, phone number, birth month/day and last three digits of their Social Security number. A John Deere Right to Represent form must also be signed through Dropbox Sign before submission.
Job Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person