Material Specialist / Scheduler

Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The role combines office-based work with physical activity in production environments and may require occasional travel of less than 10%.

Salary: $57,600–$90,400 per year.

Company

JLG, an Oshkosh company, develops access equipment and support solutions including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles, and accessories.

What you will do

• Support the standardization, advancement, and implementation of lean enterprise material flow strategies.
• Manage material-flow systems and processes covering KPIs, PFEP, replenishment, WMS, inventory control, production scheduling, and IT support systems.
• Update ERP parameters and maintain documentation to support material strategies, monitoring, and change management.
• Analyze shortages, inventory errors, material damage, and workload forecasts to develop corrective solutions.
• Lead initiatives for material-consumption synchronization, efficient conveyance routes, point-of-use presentation, and waste reduction.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring schedule attainment, KPI performance, and executive status reporting.

Requirements

• Associate degree and at least two years of experience in supply chain, materials, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, prioritization, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage changing requirements, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with web-based software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to perform detailed computer-based work and occasional production-floor activities, including walking, standing, moderate lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing stairs.

Nice to have

• Relevant industry certifications.
• Purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience mentoring or leading team members through direct reporting or project work.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture with opportunities to support team member growth and success.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Merit-based equal opportunity employment.