Material Associate

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 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.

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 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.

• 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.

• Associates degree within in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience working in materials, supply chain, production planning, inventory control, or a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with lean material flow concepts, including…