Material Replenishment Specialist

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: Operations (CA) Title: Material Replenishment Specialist - 120561 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position ## Your Responsibilities As a Material Replenishment Specialist (MRS) for JD Waterloo Works (DTO) located in Waterloo, IA, you will: As a Material Replenishment Specialist (MRS), you will play a critical role in ensuring material availability at the point of use while continuously improving safety, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing operations. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Management, and Operations to drive optimal material flow strategies, a plan for every part, and own material flow guidelines. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Develop, execute, and own material replenishment strategies and methodologies • Audit and maintain replenishment processes using tools such as PFEP dashboards • Analyze material flow paths and identify safety, ergonomic, and efficiency improvements • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Management to define optimal line-side quantities, as well as a liaison for layouts and replenishment strategies • Lead implementation of preferred replenishment strategies to support point-of-use availability • Support continuous improvement initiatives within warehouse and production environments VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position ## What Skills You Need • Experience working in a team-based environment • Experience in manufacturing and/or operations • Experience with line and process design • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ## What Makes You Stand Out • Experience with material flow systems, replenishment strategies, and New Product Delivery Process • Ability to influence cross-functional teams • Knowledge of warehouse systems, PFEP, or inventory management tools • Continuous improvement mindset (lean, CI, etc.) • Experience leveraging data analytics (Power BI, Excel, dashboards) to drive material flow decisions and identify opportunities • Interest in learning automation technologies to improve efficiency and consistency ## Education Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: High School Diploma 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. 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