A Supply Management Planner is needed for an American corporation that manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment in the Waterloo, IA area. This role focuses on coordinating the flow of purchased materials by managing supplier schedules, monitoring inventory levels, and analyzing supply chain data to ensure seamless production and logistics performance.
location: Waterloo, Iowa
job type: Contract
salary: $17.25 - 24.72 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates
responsibilities:
- Manage the daily delivery and replenishment process for purchased parts from internal and external suppliers.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding schedule releases, economic order quantities, and delivery requirements.
- Implement and maintain optimal logistics processes and material management systems within the unit.
- Monitor supplier logistic performance and provide support to Supply Management Specialists.
- Investigate supplier incidents and recommend timely actions to ensure service continuity.
- Collect data on cost drivers, market dynamics, and innovation to support senior-level decision-making.
- Conduct routine inventory-control tasks, verifying quantities, quality, and availability against records.
- Identify and suggest improvements for existing operations and planning activities.
- Report on contract performance to assist in future negotiations and renegotiations.
- Coordinate meetings and events to support stakeholder engagement.
- Utilize SAP and Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
- strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in typing and computer operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Manage and oversee the delivery process of purchased parts.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
- Utilize Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, for daily tasks.
- Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months).
- Very limited (0 to 3 months).
- A 4-year degree in a Business-related field or Supply Management.
- Experience with SAP.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Entry Level
- Education: Associates
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
