The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities.  The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications.  Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks.   Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

This position reports to the Materials Supervisor and will work onsite from the Murfreesboro, TN location.

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.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 

• 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.  

• Significantly reduce excess material handling inside facilities, between facilities and to and from local suppliers through extensive value stream analysis and application of PFEP principles.

• 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.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant industry related certifications.

• Purchasing/inventory 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.

• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

• 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.

• Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation or information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.

• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally diversified and moderately difficult work. Requires judgement in the adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to meet problems and situations to which the application is not clearly defined.

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.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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