Material Specialist

Oshkosh Corporation • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JLG, an Oshkosh company, began in 1969 with a mission to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then, JLG has been committed to understanding challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. They partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities, and trusted support within the access industry. JLG is a global company with products found worldwide, including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles, and accessories.

JOB SUMMARY
The Materials Specialist I is responsible for supporting both internal and external customers by ensuring timely and accurate material planning, receiving, stocking, delivery, and shipment. This role also involves operating material handling equipment and assisting with inventory control, data accuracy, and process improvements to support material flow throughout the facility.

Requirements

• Computer literate with Microsoft office especially Excel and Word.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business and production demands.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, in-person and on-site.

Nice To Haves

• Strong phone and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Sound business acumen.
• 6 months to 2 years general office practices.
• Ability to pass internal Powered Industrial Equipment license test and ability to operate various pieces of equipment in assigned Operations Facility (i.e. Stand-up, Sit-down).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory through timely and precise data entry.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and system issues.
• Identify and correct receiving problems.
• Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels.
• Support engineering changes through allocation and inventory adjustments (CN maintenance).
• Collaborate daily with internal and external customers to deliver exceptional service.
• Assist with corporate material initiatives such as cycle counts, ISL (Inventory Stock Location) management, bin consumption tracking, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed