About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

　　McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

　　JOB SUMMARY:

　　The Category Manager role will be a senior level position within the supply chain category management and new product development functions. This role will engage in advanced data gathering, analytics, and manipulation. This role will frequently use internal and external data to provide category usage, trends and company/customer supply chain impact. The Category Manager will regularly conduct benchmarking, market intelligence and supply base research to identify and capture value for the business. This role leads one or more spend categories and may function as a working leader. The Category Manager is responsible for over $50 million in spend.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

　　Data gathering and information.

　　Subject matter expert on spend category.

　　Frequent use of data analytics tools to conduct spend and category data analytics.

　　Advanced and independent critical thinking to formulate business cost/value opportunities within category/commodity.

　　Knowledge of suppliers and supply markets.

　　Knowledge of supplier relationships management and engagement.

　　Understand supply market trends and how they impact the business.

　　Interprets and understand engineering technical drawings.

　　Responsible for part taxonomy.

　　Understand category and connection of the global marketplace.

　　Manage supplier engagement, preferencing and LTA/contracting strategies.

　　Identify, communicate, and manage supply chain risk.

　　Lead the validation and governance of category/commodity prices including total cost of ownership models.

　　Advanced understanding of sourcing process/procedures; support and lead strategic sourcing initiatives.

　　Lead through influence; utilize project management to lead and coordinate programs from concept through launch, and may lead or participate on council.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Bachelor’s degree and five (5) or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

　　OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Ability to travel 10-20%.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Category strategy experience within the manufacturing industry.

　　Ability to effectively communicate.

　　Ability to work in a team environment.

　　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.

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　　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 reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email [email protected] .

　　Oshkosh 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 Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

　　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.