Material Flow Packaging Specialist

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• Material Flow Packaging Specialist
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• Date: Nov 6, 2026
• Location: Ankeny, Iowa, US, 50023

Your Responsibilities

• As a
• Material Flow Packaging Specialist for
• John Deere Des Moines Works located in
• Ankeny, IA

, you will:

• Collaborate with OFP and PDP Manufacturing Engineers to design and develop part racking
• Collaborate with third party suppliers to finalize, quote, and build prototypes and full rack loops for all PDP programs
• Provide daily support on inquiries related to returnable containers and work with third party suppliers of returnable containers and services.

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Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 2 or more years’ experience with Material Flow, Manufacturing, Operations and/or Supply Management experience
• 2 or more years demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• 2 or more years’ experience with process development/improvement
• 1 or more years’ experience with CREO models and prints
• Experience with tool, rack, or fixture design
• Experience with SAP, specifically Material Master and Production Planning
• Demonstrated skills and experience with interpersonal communications, conflict resolution and negotiation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel

What Makes You Stand Out

• Demonstrated understanding of Material Flow processes
• Demonstrated understanding of the order fulfillment processes (OFP) and product delivery processes (PDP)
• Experience supporting the CI200 process
• Tableau or PowerBI experience

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology, Supply Management, or Business/Management

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

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
• Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package
• 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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants.

Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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