Materials Associate

About JLG an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969 when our founder John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company and our productsincluding mobile elevating work platforms telehandlers utility vehicles and accessoriescan be found all over the world.

The Materials Associate will support the development standardization advancement and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy. This role will utilize analytical skills to identify opportunities and develop solutions that result in optimal material flow at the lowest total landed cost. The Materials Associate will identify opportunities and align efforts cross functionally to maximize the ROI associate with lean material flow initiatives returnable container implementations logistics route engineering and shortage mitigation.

YOUR IMPACT

• Support standardization advancement and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy. Scope includes but not limited to: KPIs Plan for Every Part (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 PFEP 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 PFEP 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 point of use.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree within in Supply Chain Materials or a related field.

• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments.

• In the office setting tasks may require extended computer use sitting and attending meetings.

• Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors standing moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds) climbing stairs and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.

• Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range individual pay is determined by various factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education and skills as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process please contact us at

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.