Lean Materials Flow Analyst

Oshkosh Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Materials Associate in Houston to support lean material flow initiatives and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics. You will leverage PFEP, ERP/WMS experience, and strong data analysis to optimize inventory and production scheduling on the shop floor.

The role combines office duties with field or production floor activities, requiring physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varying environments.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Supply Chain, Materials, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in materials, supply chain, production planning, or a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with lean material flow concepts, PFEP, point of use delivery, replenishment systems, Kanban.
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems to support inventory, materials planning, or production.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills with the ability to identify trends and support data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, and other manufacturing teams.
• Hands-on experience on a manufacturing floor and supporting continuous improvement projects.
• Strong problem solving, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support standardization, advancement and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy, including PFEP, replenishment, and WMS.
• Update critical ERP system parameters to align with the PFEP process.
• Maintain documentation outside the ERP system to support monitoring and change management.
• Support measurable improvement in parts shortages due to planning, inventory errors and damage.
• Analyze data from ERP systems and spreadsheets to support PFEP decisions.
• Forecast workload based on demand projections.
• Lead projects to synchronize material consumption with production and optimize material presentation at point of use.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

ERP systems

Kanban

PFEP

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree in Supply Chain, Materials, or related field

Tools

ERP/WMS experience

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking a Materials Associate in Houston to support lean material flow initiatives and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics. You will leverage PFEP, ERP/WMS experience, and strong data analysis to optimize inventory and production scheduling on the shop floor.

The role combines office duties with field or production floor activities, requiring physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varying environments.