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Description

Robert Half is hiring a Continuous Improvement Supply Management Specialist to join the John Deere team in Waterloo at their Tractor, Cab, & Assembly Operations location. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate. This position is critical in ensuring consistent supply to Waterloo by managing and implementing urgent supplier resourcing projects. In this role, you will also support daily activities related to prototype requests and spot buys, all while driving continuous improvement and resourcing efforts.

This position is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension, based on business needs. Contact out team today to learn more at 563-359-3995; Christin, Paige, or Erin are great points of contact!

Key Responsibilities include:

-Manage and implement supplier resourcing projects to address capacity challenges and ensure consistent supply.

-Support day-to-day activities, including prototype requests and spot buys, to enhance Continuous Improvement initiatives.

-Lead continuous improvement workflow tasks, focusing on change implementation within Waterloo Tractor.

-Investigate, own, and resolve complex and ambiguous problem statements, driving them to resolution.

-Collaborate internally with cross-functional teams and externally with the supply base to meet team objectives.

If you are a driven supply chain professional with a passion for project management and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

-Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver results.

-Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships across teams and with external suppliers.

-Self-starter mindset with excellent decision-making skills and the ability to act on gathered data.

-Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.

What Stands Out:

-SAP experience

-Experience in creating dashboards and utilizing reporting tools (Power BI, Data Analytics, SharePoint, etc.).

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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