Materials Analyst

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

JOB SUMMARY:                                  

The 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 cost. The Materials Analyst will identify opportunities and align efforts cross functionally to maximize the ROI associated with lean material flow initiatives, returnable container implementations, logistics route engineering and shortage mitigation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• 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 of project status.

• Support standardization, advancement and implementation of a lean enterprise material flow strategy. Scope includes but not limited: 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 Plan for Every Part (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, spreadsheet, 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 materials 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 PFEP principles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) or more years of experience within in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field.

• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL

OSHKOSH LEADERSHIP TRAITS:

• Inspires Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

• Fosters Engagement:  Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

• Cultivates Innovation:  Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

• Customer Focus:  Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 

• Instills Trust:  Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• Drives Results:  Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.

• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpreta