Materials Analyst

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Materials Analyst to drive lean material flow and reduce total landed cost across the supply chain. You will analyze data, lead cross-functional initiatives and align PFEP, WMS and ERP parameters to improve inventory and scheduling.

The role emphasizes collaboration with production planning, procurement and logistics to optimize material presentation and minimize shortages, while delivering measurable cost savings and ROI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials, or related field
• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in supply chain/materials (or nine years in lieu of degree)

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives to reduce costs in the supply chain.
• Lead project teams through to completion and manage schedules.
• Ensure KPI targets and executive status updates are delivered.
• Support lean material flow strategy and PFEP implementation.
• Coordinate PFEP, WMS and ERP-related processes to optimize material planning.

Skills

Lean principles

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Materials

3+ years experience in supply chain/materials

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Materials Analyst

The Materials Analyst 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 Analyst 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.

YOUR IMPACT:

• 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.
• 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.
• Compile data from ERP systems, spreadsheet, and other sources to support decision-making in conjunction with the Plan for Every Part process.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field with at least three (3) years of relevant experience, or a minimum of nine (9) years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings. Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone. Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings. Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pay Range:

$57,600.00 - $90,400.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. 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. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®