Planner, Global Supply Chain

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JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 8 hours paid volunteer time per year
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program & Dependent scholarship program
• On-site blood drives
• Voluntary employee groups open to all who wish to participate, including: Global Women’s Network, Emerging Professionals ERG, Multicultural ERG, Veterans ERG, Toastmasters Club, and more.
  
  

Job Description

Primary Purpose of Role:

The Material Planner is an active team member in planning material in the plant based on the sales operation plans and daily inventory. This position is responsible for monitoring the flow of material and availability of components to avoid material shortages and production downtime, as well as manage inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize SAP to set planning parameters by part number to optimize inventory levels and assure availability.
• Communicate daily with internal and external suppliers to ensure adherence to schedules and uninterrupted flow of material.
• Determine delivery issues and manage MRP exception messages.
• Monitor external supplier delivery performance.
• Manage engineering change implementation.
• Optimize inventory with the objectives of increasing inventory turns, reducing inventory investment, and minimizing excess and obsolete material.
• Minimize premium freight expense policy.
• Frequent contact with others outside the work group.
• Manage internal controls and process risk management requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Key Performance Measures

• Safety
• Quality
• Cost
• Productivity
• Responsiveness
  
  

Required

Competencies and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of pull systems / Kanban.
• Knowledge / experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of scheduling and inventory control systems and processes.
• Oral and written communication skills..
• Analytical ability for solving complex problems.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental practices.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs.
  
  

Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelors' degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
  
  

Experience

Required :

• 3 years' prior experience. Internship experience considered.
  
  

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at ati ask4max@service-now.com .

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000.

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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