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 manages supplier relationships and ensures the timely delivery of service parts by overseeing supply chain planning, analyzing supplier performance, and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
location: Waterloo, Iowa
job type: Contract
salary: $17.25 - 23.06 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Performs the duties of a Supply Management Planner managing supplier relationships and supporting factory operations.
- Focuses on ensuring on-time delivery of service parts through supplier collaboration and performance tracking.
- Execute supply chain planning activities in a low-complexity environment.
- Maintain daily contact with critical suppliers and address performance issues.
- Collect and analyze data on cost drivers, market trends, and supplier innovations.
- Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide input on supplier contract performance for future negotiations.
- Oversee site or factory inventory and resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate actions, meetings, and events with stakeholders.
- Participate in ongoing training and industry education to enhance knowledge.
- Use SPERT, ZMDelinq, and Lights (SAP) to manage parts delivery.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Easily trainable with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- SAP experience is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of planner experience or equivalent.
- Previous experience as a contingent will be considered.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
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 health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
