At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment.
We employ over 15,000 team members all united by a common purpose.
Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Materials Specialist will support the development, standardization, advancement and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy.
This role will utilize advanced analytical skills to identify opportunities and develop solutions that result in optimal material flow at the lowest total landed cost.
The Materials Specialist will identify opportunities and align efforts cross functionally to maximize the ROI associated with lean material flow initiatives, returnable container implementations, logistics route engineering and shortage mitigation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.- Support standardization, advancement and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy.
Scope includes but not limited: KPIs, PFEP, replenishment systems, WMS, inventory control, production scheduling and IT support systems.- Update critical ERP system parameters to align with the optimal material strategy in conjunction with Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process.- Maintain required documentation outside the ERP system as necessary to support ongoing monitoring and change management.- Support measurable improvement in parts shortages due to poor production and materials planning, inventory errors and damage within the facilities.- Resolve problem utilizing acquired knowledge and analytical abilities.- Forecast workload based on demand projections.- Leverage shop-floor lean material flow implementation experience to lead and support projects focused on synchronization of material consumption with production, maximizing efficiency of material conveyance routes and optimal materials presentation to the point of use.-
- Lead development and deployment of cross-functional strategic initiatives to reduce costs in the supply chain by removing wastes.- Lead project teams through to completion.
Ensure project schedule attainment, KPI targets and executive report outs of project status.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree with two (2) or more years of experience within in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field.- OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Relevant industry related certifications.- Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.- Experience mentoring and leading team members through direct reporting relationships or project work.- Ability to effectively communicate.- Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.- Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.-
- Occasional travel may be required; typically less than 10%.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.- External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.- Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups.
Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations.-
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.- Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e.
auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.- Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact,- Work Schedule: Routine shift hours.
Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.- Demands/Deadlines: Work requires frequent, substantial contacts with people in highly stressful situations, delicacy and unpredictability of contacts routinely creates strain or heavy stress regularly.