Materials Analyst

Oshkosh Corporation•Appleton, WI

5d•$57,600 - $90,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Analyst supports the development, standardization, advancement, and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy. The role uses advanced analytical skills to identify opportunities and develop solutions that optimize material flow at the lowest total landed cost. The analyst identifies opportunities and aligns cross-functional efforts to maximize return on investment from lean material flow initiatives, returnable container implementations, logistics route engineering, and shortage mitigation. This is an office-based role, primarily performed in a professional office environment. Duties are largely sedentary and involve extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone, with occasional movement within the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience, or at least nine years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Lead development and deployment of cross-functional strategic initiatives to reduce supply chain costs by removing waste.
Lead project teams through completion, ensuring schedule attainment, KPI targets, and executive status reports.
Support standardization, advancement, and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy, including 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 the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process.
Maintain documentation outside the ERP system as needed to support ongoing monitoring and change management.
Support measurable improvements in parts shortages caused by poor production and materials planning, inventory errors, and damage within facilities.
Resolve problems using acquired knowledge and analytical abilities.
Compile data from ERP systems, spreadsheets, and other sources to support decision-making in conjunction with the PFEP process.
Forecast workload based on demand projections.
Lead and support projects that synchronize material consumption with production, improve material conveyance routes, and optimize materials presentation at the point of use.
Reduce excess material handling within facilities, between facilities, and to and from local suppliers through value stream analysis and application of PFEP principles.