Senior Materials Manager - Multi-Facility Ops

Oshkosh Corp.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Senior Materials Manager to lead materials management across two facilities in Appleton, WI. You will ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and support production schedules and customer delivery commitments with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will build high-performing teams, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and drive standardized processes to strengthen working capital and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• Seven plus years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing materials-related functions within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for materials management across two major manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and execute material strategies that optimize inventory and strengthen production readiness.
• Lead materials planning, inventory control, and replenishment to ensure efficient material flow.
• Partner with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to align material requirements with capacity.
• Identify and mitigate material shortages and risks impacting operations.
• Drive KPIs like inventory accuracy, turns, availability, cost, and efficiency.
• Foster cross-functional relationships and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Materials management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Senior Materials Manager to lead materials management across two facilities in Appleton, WI. You will ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and support production schedules and customer delivery commitments with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will build high-performing teams, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and drive standardized processes to strengthen working capital and operational reliability.