As a Material Replenishment Specialist located in Dubuque, Iowa, you will: • Plan, design and implement material replenishment processes relative to current production, including developing and driving execution of plan for every part to achieve lean manufacturing and total lowest landed cost. This position is responsible for basic material replenishment activities for an assigned area of the factory. • Develops, executes, owns and audits material replenishment methodology, strategy and guidelines, i.e. sequence, kit and controlled delivery by build schedule • Manages and coordinates plans for every part and storage solution, including raw in-process sizing and total replenishment cost optimization • Collaborates with Supply Management on replenishment parameters, i.e. order frequency and quantity
What Skills You Need • 1 or more years of Manufacturing and/or Operations experience • 1 or more years of work experience in a team environment • Experience with engineering tools, systems and databases • Experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools
What Makes You Stand Out • Strong communication skills • Experience in SAP Material Flow modules • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Understanding of Deere Production Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Just-in- Time and/or Demand Flow Technology • Knowledge of material flow and visual management • Knowledge of Kanban and other delivery methods
Education
Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: • Bachelor's Degree in Business/Management, Engineering/Technology, Supply Management, Accounting/Finance or related discipline