.There are 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 in our 175-year history. 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.**Title**: Global Product Line Manager**Primary Location**: Mexico (MX) - Nuevo León IJD CRA**Function**: Supply Management / Logistics**Main Responsibilities**:- Leads a Group of SCI engineers working on the PDP and transfer programs coming to IJD. Manages supply management and supplier integration activities for a less complex product line(s). Ensures product line Product Delivery Process (PDP) and activities are aligned to meet cost and supplier warranty reduction goals, supplier quality planning and Authorization for Expense (AFE) on a global basis. Works closely with divisional Supply councils and Unit procurement groups to ensure alignment and execution of sourcing strategies that support sustainable product line financial operating results. The complexity of the job should be viewed based on the number of product lines of responsibility, as well as the number of locations where the product line is designed and/or manufactured. The following are typical characteristics of this job: Total Product Line Portfolio: Single or multiple product lines designed at one product center and manufactured at one domestic manufacturing location for local or worldwide market distribution. The scope in dollar is typically less than $250M based on Total Product Line Direct material purchases. May provide work direction and/or perform some administrative HR duties such as Performance Management, Salary Pay Plan, or Succession Planning.**What Skills You Need**:- Leadership and training skills to lead, support and train a group of SCI Engineers working on PDP programs.- Manages and implements supply management activities to support Product Delivery Process projects and programs for product line(s) of responsibility. This includes activities such as global sourcing strategies, cost reduction, return & allowance, supplier warranty and managing scorecard metrics.- Participates in the project planning process of new products and/or major improvements to existing products. Develops the project plan and leads the project team in executing that plan. Acquires a solid foundation in project management and experience in managing projects. Project plan developed by focusing on project definition, scope, business requirements, cost, completion dates, resource allocation, and quality/reliability