Matthew Kaufman

Experience

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  Oshkosh Corporation - Defense

  Nov 2007 - Aug 2013

  Lead GPSC Teams responsible for supply chain strategy, quote activity, source selection, and tactical procurement in support of globally deployed Oshkosh Defense Products and Aftermarket Sales Strategy. Lead Operational Buying Team responsible for supply chain management and procurement of material in support of Oshkosh Defense OEM Operations. Lead Operational Buying Team responsible for supply chain management and incoming material supporting Oshkosh Defense OEM Operations. Managed Supply Chain for machined parts, castings, gears, towing / rigging products, and composites. Responsible for cost control, source selection, supply chain strategy and supply chain rationalization within the Defense Business Unit.

  • Manager GPSC Integrated Product Support

    Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Purchasing Manager, Operations Defense GPSC

    Dec 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Purchasing Supervisor, Operations Defense GPSC

    Apr 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Strategic Buyer

    Nov 2007 - Apr 2010
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  Oshkosh Corporation

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  In this role I supported Oshkosh Corp's global ERP implementation project as the Oshkosh Defense Segment Supply Chain Lead. We developed the first ever set of Oshkosh Corporation global processes.Mapped 120+ enterprise business processes in Pega BPM tool.Reviewed and validated business processes with business segment SME's.Documented and reviewed over 700 process and system capability requirements.Designed process solutions for requirements not supported by ERP.Developed scenarios and demonstrated business processes in the new ERP system for internal customers. Show less

  • Team Leader II, Source to Pay Value Stream

    May 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Lead Analyst, Enterprise Value Stream (Transportation and Warehousing)

    Aug 2013 - May 2014
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  Oshkosh Defense

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  Segment Commodity Manager / Product Development Project Manager

  Supply Chain and Cost responsibility for Non-Defense Product Development and Launch.

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  Oshkosh Defense

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2025

  Led Team responsible for Aftermarket sourcing, quoting, cost management, cost risk projection, and proposal cost estimation. Partner with Programs, Sales, Order Management, Pricing, Engineering, and Materials to improve process, maximize efficiency of teams, balance risk, and launch new programs. Led team responsible for all inbound material to all Oshkosh Defense manufacturing locations. Drive supplier performance improvements, adapt tools, processes, and resources to changing business needs and priorities. Collaborate with manufacturing facilities and teams to mitigate issues and support customer needs. Supply Chain and Material Cost Management for the Front Discharge Concrete and Snow Product Lines. Supply Chain and Material Cost Management for the Front Discharge Concrete and Snow Product Lines.

  • Category Strategy Manager

    Jun 2021 - Jan 2025

  • Purchasing Manager

    Feb 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Sr. Segment Commodity Manager, Commercial & Aiport Products Supply Chain Manager

    Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Segment Commodity Manager, Commercial & Aiport Products Supply Chain Manager

    Dec 2018 - Jun 2019
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  Oshkosh Corporation

  Jan 2025 - now

  Sr. Supply Chain Manager - Programs & NPI - Oshkosh Vocational

  Lead supply chain planning and execution for vocational segment new product development and launch.