Materials Analyst Sr

Oshkosh•Jefferson City, TN

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior 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 costs. The Senior Materials Analyst will identify opportunities and to align efforts cross functionally to maximize the ROI associate with lean material flow initiatives, returnable container implementation, logistics route engineering and shortage mitigation. It will be essential to partner with segment leadership to define strategic initiatives and lead project teams established to achieve AIP scorecard goals and/or specified KPI targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with five (5) or more years of experience within in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field.
OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Support standardization, advancement and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy. Scope includes but not limited to: KPIs, PFEP, replenishment systems, WMS, inventory control, production scheduling and IT support systems.
Update critical ERP system parameters to align with the optimal materials strategy in conjunction with the Plan for Every Part 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, spreadsheets, 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 material 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 Plan For Every Part principles.
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 on project status.
Engage with business segment counterparts to support deployment of the materials strategy.
Ensure material flow strategy deliverables are executed using a standard set of tools and methods.
Coordinate with business segment leadership to align strategic initiatives.
Develop, present and implement PFEP training materials and supporting tools.
Partner with segments to institutionalize PFEP in their internal training processes.