Logistics and Warehouse Analyst

John Deere•Ankeny, IA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Ankeny Function: Operations (CA) Title: Logistics and Warehouse Analyst - 118152 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As a Logistics and Warehouse Analyst, located in Ankeny, IA you will… Lead fleet operations, yard logistics, supplier performance, and capital projects in a complex manufacturing environment Manage budgets for forklifts, trucks/trailers, rentals, transportation, and manpower Oversee 3PL supervisors and drivers; align staffing to production schedules and demand Drive yard flow strategy, lot structure, carrier coordination, and bottleneck reduction Ensure hazmat outbound shipping compliance, documentation, and regulatory standards Manage carrier/3PL relationships, resolve issues, and support supplier onboarding/offboarding Lead cross-functional projects, capital planning, and MFO initiatives from planning through execution Partner with Operations, Supply Management, Engineering, and Accounting to support production and CI efforts Develop and track KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to improve utilization, flow, and cost efficiency VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position. What Skills You Need 1 or more years of Operations, Material Flow, Supply Management, and Logistics experience 1 or more years of Project Management experience Budget ownership and financial planning/forecasting Prior fleet and yard logistics management Strong communication and presentations skills Systems experience (SAP, SharePoint, tracking tools, dashboards/reporting) 3PL/vendor management and relationship building Project and program management (capital projects, cross-functional initiatives) Data analysis and KPI development (utilization, cost, performance metrics) Process improvement and continuous improvement (Lean, CI, RCA) Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment What Makes You Stand Out Strong continuous improvement experience Advanced analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel) SAP experience, especially EWM or logistics reporting tools Strong financial analysis skills (forecasting, cost modeling, ROI tracking) Experience optimizing yard flow, trailer utilization, and lot capacity in high-volume operations Experience leading indirect teams (3PLs, contractors, drivers, supervisors) Experience building executive-level dashboards, reports, and presentations Proven examples of cost reduction, safety improvements, or operational efficiency gains Education Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Bachelors degree in Business or equivalent related work experience 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 and performance bonuses 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 $77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 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. ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Requirements

1 or more years of Operations, Material Flow, Supply Management, and Logistics experience
1 or more years of Project Management experience
Budget ownership and financial planning/forecasting
Prior fleet and yard logistics management
Strong communication and presentations skills
Systems experience (SAP, SharePoint, tracking tools, dashboards/reporting)
3PL/vendor management and relationship building
Project and program management (capital projects, cross-functional initiatives)
Data analysis and KPI development (utilization, cost, performance metrics)
Process improvement and continuous improvement (Lean, CI, RCA)
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Strong continuous improvement experience
Advanced analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel)
SAP experience, especially EWM or logistics reporting tools
Strong financial analysis skills (forecasting, cost modeling, ROI tracking)
Experience optimizing yard flow, trailer utilization, and lot capacity in high-volume operations
Experience leading indirect teams (3PLs, contractors, drivers, supervisors)
Experience building executive-level dashboards, reports, and presentations
Proven examples of cost reduction, safety improvements, or operational efficiency gains

Responsibilities

Lead fleet operations, yard logistics, supplier performance, and capital projects in a complex manufacturing environment
Manage budgets for forklifts, trucks/trailers, rentals, transportation, and manpower
Oversee 3PL supervisors and drivers; align staffing to production schedules and demand
Drive yard flow strategy, lot structure, carrier coordination, and bottleneck reduction
Ensure hazmat outbound shipping compliance, documentation, and regulatory standards
Manage carrier/3PL relationships, resolve issues, and support supplier onboarding/offboarding
Lead cross-functional projects, capital planning, and MFO initiatives from planning through execution
Partner with Operations, Supply Management, Engineering, and Accounting to support production and CI efforts
Develop and track KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to improve utilization, flow, and cost efficiency

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
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