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 Principal Logistics Lead will support the general management of the Logistics function. This role will be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of the Oshkosh logistics system. Responsible to ensure optimization of routing and delivering material from origins into manufacturing locations as well as product to customers and deals. The Principal Logistics Lead will develop and manage logistics routings, consolidating freight, network optimization and managing system metrics are main responsibilities of the role to support Oshkosh Corporation’s requirements.  This role will also be responsible for global transportation market condition data gathering and information dissemination to key internal stakeholders.

YOUR IMPACT

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

Monitor routes/lanes/shipments for compliance and conformance by service providers.

Communicate with carriers on performance and opportunities.

Create and maintain strong working relationships for successful Long-Term Agreements with carrier partners.

Lead bid team to provide support and feedback in the development of requirements, process improvements, quote packages, data gathering, evaluation and analysis of bid packages.

Understand the OSK Logistics freight system and how it works. 

Mentor Logistics team members on the scheduling, compliance, performance and process improvements.

Solve complex problems independently.

Deep level understanding of the Logistics strategy and able to facilitate its development with other functional leaders and communicate with executive leadership on transportation-related subjects.

Serve as the technical expert in maters of complex logistics and compliance.

Lead complex Long-Term Agreements negotiations with carrier partners.

Champion continuous improvements events and lead implementation of changes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a relative area.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

Purchasing 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 with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Occasional travel required; typically less than 25%.

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh 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.

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.