Oshkosh Corporation
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Job Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Job Type: Full-time / Regular
Business Unit: Defense
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Description
SUMMARY
Experienced purchasing professional that drives and facilitates supplier development projects to ensure a supply chain capable of providing increased flexibility and responsiveness, improved utilization of asset, improved quality and reduction of overall cost. Leads/supports improvement processes with strategic suppliers for mutual and sustainable benefits by improving Oshkosh Corporation and supplier processes. Works closely with strategic and operations purchasing to develop order fulfillment and flexibility plans. Will work with Strategic Purchasing to help implement commodity strategies ensuring a capable supply base.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Facilitate projects to ensure continuity of supply (i.e. when supplier delivery and/or capacity constraints present a threat to Oshkosh Corporation facilities).
2. Monitor delivery performance and ensure strategic capacity.
3. Identify projects and assist in facilitation and implementation to reduce the risk to Oshkosh Corporation facilities.
4. Work with key suppliers to ensure launch readiness and capability.
5. Deploy lean practices throughout the value chain.
6. Work to identify potential cost reduction through Value Improvement/Value Engineering.
7. Perform supplier operational assessments with new and existing suppliers when required.
8. Participate or assist in defining or planning larger projects or lead larger projects to meet Division or Enterprise business objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5 or more years of experience in specific areas of Supply Management such as; supplier integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, module supply management, scheduling, forecasting, logistics, etc.
- Prior supply management experience.
- Prior project management experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field
- Master’s degree
- Understanding of fundamental business principles and practices.
- Strong statistical analysis ability.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Critical-path Time/ Quick Response Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of standard lean tools and concepts.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and/or distribution processes, quality, tooling, tool design, preventative maintenance and corrective action, engineering (design/manufacturing), quality, and purchasing methods.
- Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
- Self starter and highly motivated.
~MOSKD~
How to Apply:
Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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