Material Control Specialist

Production SchedulerResponsible for implementing production schedules and ensuring that actual production meets scheduled requirements. Controls various load factors to ensure the maximum usage of available capacity and resources. Coordinates production operations across departmental and functional lines with the requirements specified for the finished products and the needs for material and labor.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Uses the MRP system to release customer orders and open work orders to schedule as related to the appropriate product line including procurement and manufacturing schedules.Prepares production analysis data, job and machine load forecasts, labor usage forecasts, and spares forecast based on orders available to ship.Follows up on actual versus scheduled production performance and on time delivery performance and prepares completion reports.Takes the necessary actions to eliminate delays and ensures adherence to production and shipping schedules.Inputs the transactions on shop paper, and the respective variances of such.Responsible for inventory levels, accuracy, past due work orders and operations in applicable area.Works with the purchasing department, as well as others, to ensure the adequate flow of materials.Interacts with other departments in the development of adequate records for production planning and control purposes.Works with the product team to ensure that all targets for inventory turns and amounts are achieved.Provides the necessary training and support to the product team to help them meet all goals and objectives established to meet the company's business strategy.Contributes to Relentless Continuous Improvement (RCI) in identifying new, different, or better ways of improving the current processes being utilized to accomplish the scheduling function.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must have the potential to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer SkillsThis position requires the following computer skills: Microsoft suite of products, especially Word, Excel. Use and experience using Syteline, or similar MRP system is also required.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.An Equal Opportunity EmployerOshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email View email address on click.appcast.io Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.