Description :
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Located in Moline, Illinois, the Deere & Company World Headquarters is both a busy administrative hub, and a tangible symbol of the company's values. On a 1,400 acre campus, along with several satellite locations, the World Headquarters houses the executive and administrative staffs of Deere's divisions, along with a variety of company-wide functions such as communications, finance, supply management, information technology and human resources. With more than 2,400 employees, this diverse population also provides organizational and strategic support for the company. From satellite mapping technology in the Agricultural Equipment division and GPS locator systems for construction equipment, to global interconnectivity across parts distribution networks —employees at the World Headquarters help strengthen the cause of progress throughout the enterprise. Appropriately, the Deere & Company World Headquarters stands in the city where John Deere opened his first factory in 1848. Both practically and symbolically, these facilities act as a foundation on which rests the rich and diverse history, culture, and organization of the global enterprise that is John Deere. View location information to learn more about the area.
One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program. Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.
John Deere Corporate is seeking a Cost Management Specialist to perform cost reporting activities for Harvester Works and track Ag Division Direct Material cost reduction goal. In this position, you will:
Load new contracts and price changes for Harvester Works.
Work with other Cost Management and unit personnel in tracking cost reduction projects.
Load and update forecast projects in the Cost Management System.
Complete monthly reconciliation of actual cost changes to the Cost Management System forecast.
Prepare Cost Reduction reports for Ag Division units and supply councils.
Support financial analysis on cost reduction and cost increase projects in order to achieve the Ag Division cost reduction goals.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting/Finance, Supply Management discipline highly preferred or equivalent experience and education.
Required Skills and Experience
Understanding of business principles and practices.
Minimum of 1 year experience in an Accounting or Supply Management role.
Ability to manage projects.
Ability to work with multifunctional teams.
Excellent interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Strong data/financial analysis skills.
Proficient with MS Office, specifically Excel.
Ability to work independently with minimal work direction.
Desired Skills and Experience
Understanding of Supply Management processes and tools.
SAP experience.
Prior experience with Business Objects and able to produce accurate reports.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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. They may vary from position to position.
