Principal Materials & Systems Lead

Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Principal Materials & Systems Lead to guide lean material flow, standardize processes, and mentor the Materials Management team across manufacturing and warehousing networks.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, ERP utilization, and collaboration with GPSC and SIOP to align supply with demand while maintaining inventory discipline. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 8+ years in Supply Chain/Materials or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading others.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel (<25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of the organization by engaging with business leaders to drive compliance with the corporate material flow strategy.
• Maintain the MRP report card including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and E&O inventory reduction.
• Lead projects to synchronize material consumption with production and optimize material presentation to the point of use.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives aligned with material flow strategy.
• Coordinate with GPSC and SIOP teams on future build schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Automate business processes to reduce information waste and labor.
• Build trust and develop team members through frequent meaningful conversations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Process improvement

Time management

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Materials, or related field

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

SharePoint

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products-including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories-can be found all over the world.

The Principal Materials & Systems Lead will support general management of the operational Materials function. As a leader for the business, this role will support planning, organization and monitoring of the activities performed by the tactical arm of the Materials Management team as it relates to all aspects of lean material flow process development, standardization advancement and implementation across JLG manufacturing and warehousing network. The Principal Materials & Systems Lead will also be responsible for developing talent and next generation leadership within the Materials Management team.

YOUR IMPACT

• Lead continuous improvement of the organization by engaging with segment business leaders to drive segment compliance with the corporate material flow strategy by leveraging extensive analytical and leadership capabilities to resolve the barriers to implementation.
• Maintain the MRP report card including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory levels, E&O inventory reduction.
• Resolve problem utilizing acquired knowledge and analytical abilities.
• 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 material presentation to the point of use.
• Significantly reduce excess material handling through value stream analysis and development of business solutions.
• Lead projects to implement sustainable process improvements that are aligned with the material flow strategy.
• Lead material flow execution utilizing lean manufacturing principles, including PFEP, supplier alignment, Kanban, Pull, MRP etc.
• Utilize ERP system to create planning reports for management, production and material teams.
• Implement and support cost reduction initiatives that support and advance the material flow strategy to improve financial performance across the enterprise.
• Coordinate and collaborate with GPSC team to reduce total supply chain.
• Coordinate with Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) teams on future build schedules to meet anticipated customer requirements without increasing inventory.
• Configure and align MRP requirements with lean inventory initiatives such as PFEP or Kanban.
• Automate business processes in an effort to reduce information waste, inventory waste and reduce indirect labor.
• Drive consistency across all segment to ensure materials are ordered and in stock to meet company requirements, while maintain acceptable inventory levels.
• Support measurable improvement in parts shortage due to poor production and materials planning, inventory errors and damage within the facilities. Maintain the MRP report card including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory levels, E&O inventory reduction.
• Build open and trusting relationships with team members through Frequent Meaningful Conversations, ensuring individual development plans are in place.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree with eight (8) or more years of experience within in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading others - directly or through project work.
• 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.
• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• Occasional travel required; typically less than 25%.

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, requiri