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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 products including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories can be found all over the world.
The Supply Chain Specialist will be the procurement project lead on New Product Development (NPD) projects assigned and interface with cross functional teams to ensure NPD programs deliver on time, on cost, and on budget. This role is the key integrator between Category Management, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and the supply base.
Connection to the different business units and procurement functions will drive this dynamic role to lead, influence and accelerates learning by developing a strong understanding of our business leading to rapid career development opportunities.
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for ensuring purchasing cost targets, timing requirements, technical and quality requirements are met for all phases of the project.
Key representative on a cross functional NPD team being the conduit of all project details and activities to the supply chain organization.
Organize NPD kickoff meetings with the right internal stakeholders in procurement to drive awareness of goals and key deliverable (Timing, cost, resources, etc.) of the project.
Source new components ensuring consistent adherence to defined category strategies and business objectives.
Lead key supplier meetings and action item tracking specific to achieving the goals of the NPD project.
Implement sourcing plans and strategies to effectively manage sourcing activities related to assigned projects and maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) including placing orders if required.
Analyze technical drawings and specifications to facilitate sourcing of parts and products.
Document and report out project status to leadership at each project phase, including action plans and timelines for assigned projects.
Identify opportunities/lessons learned and implement actions to continually improve efficiency and productivity from assigned tasks.
Lead and guide tactical buyers and quality engineers to drive project deliverables.
Support other duties as assigned in addition to, or in lieu of those described above, according to the needs of the business.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
WHY OSHKOSH?
Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.
We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.
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