John Deere Product Specialist

Costex Corporation; United States; In loco; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Costex Corporation seeks a John Deere Product Specialist to research, analyze, buy, and interpret data to inform product decisions. The role requires strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making, and clear communication of findings.

The candidate will serve as the resident expert on John Deere machinery, parts, and components, stay updated on specs, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field.

Mansioni

• Serve as the resident expert on John Deere products, machinery, parts, and components.
• Stay updated on developments, innovations, and technical specs for John Deere products.
• Develop and nurture supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address product quality, availability, or performance issues.
• Partner with procurement to source John Deere products effectively.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.

Conoscenze

Bilingual English/Spanish

Negotiation

Data analysis

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Procurement

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management / business / engineering

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Descrizione del lavoro

The John Deere Product Specialist will research, analyze, buy, and interpret data to identify trends and provide insights that will inform product decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, an understanding of data-driven decision-making, and the ability to effectively communicate findings. This presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to make a real impact on our products and our company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the resident expert on all John Deere products, including machinery, parts, and components.
• Stay updated on the latest developments, innovations, and technical specifications related to John Deere products.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with John Deere suppliers to ensure timely delivery, competitive pricing, and consistency.
• Collaborate with suppliers directly to address any issues related to product quality, availability, or performance.
• Work closely with the procurement team to develop and implement effective strategies for sourcing John Deere products.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms and agreements with John Deere suppliers.
• Review price lists from suppliers and analyze the inventory needs for John Deere parts.
• Monitor John Deere product inventory levels and develop inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels while minimizing overstock.
• Coordinate with various departments to forecast demand and ensure adequate stock availability.
• Accurately inputting machine information and numerical data into designated systems or databases.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures to ensure that all John Deere products meet our organization’s standards and specifications.
• Conduct regular quality audits and inspections of John Deere products to identify and address any quality issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and maintenance, to ensure that John Deere products meet the requirements of various departments.
• Provide technical support and expertise in John Deere parts to management, and/or other internal areas such as Quality Control, Sales, etc. as needed.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks related to John Deere products.
• Monitor competitor activities and market dynamics to inform procurement decisions and strategies.
• Train other departments as necessary on John Deere parts knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, with a focus on John Deere products preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of John Deere machinery, parts, and components, including technical specifications and performance characteristics.
• Strong negotiation skills and building and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
• Fully bilingual with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.