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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: Operations (CA) **Title: **Material Replenishment Specialist - 120561 **Onsite/Remote:**Onsite Position
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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
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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.
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