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Supply Management OFP Specialist

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Supply Management OFP Specialist

John Deere

1 Positions

ID: 119795-en_US

Posted On 04/22/2026

Job Overview

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location:

United States (US) - Iowa - Dubuque

Function:

Supply Chain Management (CA)

Title:

Supply Management OFP Specialist - 119795

Onsite/Remote:

Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a

Supply Management OFP Specialist

for

Dubuque Works

located in

Dubuque, IA

, you will:

Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve quality and delivery performance. Lead initiatives to resolve chronic supplier issues

Develop and manage supplier and part inventory plans to mitigate risk while maintaining asset targets. Support the negotiation of supply agreements as needed

Proactively manage material flow to support production schedules and variations throughout the product lifecycle

Independently analyze supply chain data using established tools and formats to support decision-making and continuous improvement

Contribute to process reviews and generate ideas to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in supply management operations

Monitor and resolve daily critical and delinquent part issues to ensure timely availability of quality parts for production

Partner with internal teams—including Production, Quality, and Engineering—to align supply strategies with business needs

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

Supply Management experience

Experience with SAP and Supply Chain Analytics tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, problem solving, and organizational skills

Excellent people, communication and relationship management skills

Experience analyzing information to make sound business decisions

Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 25%

What Makes You Standout

2 or more years of experience in Supply Management

2 or more years of experience with SAP and Supply Chain Analytics tools

Project Management experience

Experience participating in a cross-functional team

Planning or Logistics experience

Inventory Management experience

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Supply Management, Business/Management, Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Accounting/Finance discipline or equivalent related work experience

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. 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. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay

Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)

Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

Vacation and Holiday Pay

$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Contact

1736868486597

HR Recruiting

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Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

USRecruiting@JohnDeere.com

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Agricultural

Architecture/Engineering/Drafting

Manufacturing

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Company ID

732

Job REQ #

119795-en_US

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260422

End Date

20260526

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About the Company

The John Deere Dubuque Works is one of the key facilities in Deere & Company's Construction and Forestry (C&F) Division. The Dubuque Works manufactures backhoe loaders, crawler dozers, and skid steer loaders for the construction industry and knuckleboom loaders and tracked feller bunchers for the forestry industry. The Dubuque Works also serves as the Center of Excellence for the C&F Division in the areas of Product Engineering, Product Verification and Validation, Supply Management, and Product Support which includes the Dealer Technical Assistance Center. From a manufacturing perspective, the core competencies of the factory include plate and sheet cutting, machining, welding, paint, and assembly.

The John Deere Dubuque Works is one of the most innovative and productive facilities of its kind. From an Engineering perspective, techniques such as virtual reality and rapid concepting are used to assist in the design process. Our manufacturing facilities use state of the art techniques and equipment to produce products including CNC machining centers and a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). We are proud of how fast we can get new technology into the hands of our customers, and of the quality we can attain through a very structured and effective Product Development Process. Our Product Support teams use the latest techniques and satellite communication systems to keep the machines we make on the job, day­in and day­out. Additionally, outside of the factory our products are supported by an efficient parts delivery system, and a network of John Deere dealers and company field representatives, strategically located throughout the world to support the products we produce

We are dedicated to keeping our customers ahead of their competitors by supplying the most efficient, dependable machines possible. Through teamwork, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a major investment in aggressive, ongoing research, the Dubuque Works has helped John Deere become a leader in the Construction and Forestry equipment industry.

For more information on Deere & Company go to internet site www.deere.com