Supply Chain Performance Engineer

About Oshkosh Defense an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Supply Chain Engineer will support the supply chain organization and the supply base with the planning and execution of processes designed to improve overall supplier performance (quality delivery and cost). This role will interface with individual buyers and category managers departments and/or segments.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Drive the maintenance and implementation of standard work procedures and business processes.
• Identity standard work and process improvement needs.
• Validate supplier capabilities capacity and quality systems.
• Address short term performance issues through 8D/SCAR and rapid continuous improvement.
• Apply tools from lean principle methodology to drive continuous improvement efforts related to business processes.
• Lead supplier continuous improvement events (CIEs).
• Participate on councils to share project results present ideas and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments.
• Lead/participate in launch readiness programs.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree within Engineering or Engineering Technology; with three (3) or more years of experience within in Supply Chain or a related field.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant industry related certifications.
• Supply chain experience within the manufacturing industry.
• 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.

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 requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary including walking short distances standing or reaching for files.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pay Range:

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Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.