Material Planner

Lafayette, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years Allison 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 were driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

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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 companys 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 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

Job Overview: To ensure that all material for assembly is delivered on time to meet our customers demand.

Essential Duties:

Analyze material requirements and initiate necessary releases for material required to support the plant production plan.
Communicate and collaborate as needed via phone and the web-based replenishment portal with suppliers to ensure timely shipping of all materials needed to ensure timely arrival of material as scheduled.
Analyze and escalate any significant vendor delivery issues to MP&L Manager.
Use internal reports to support changes to parameters in the replenishment system making sure the system creates orders on time and in the correct amount to cover the plant production plan through the next planned delivery.
Use internal reports to identify shortages and provide feedback and ETA in the daily materials shortage meeting held with the Master Scheduler and the Customer Contact Group.
Work with the Plant Logistics Provider on the scheduling of regularly planned loads in order to minimize out of process expedited freight.
Create and submit debit memos for vendor caused expense outside the normal plan.
Supports Accounts Receivable in resolving supplier debit memos/receiving errors.
Monitor Inventory and visit the plant warehouse and/or production floor regularly to ensure no stock outs.
Be prepared to assist the rest of the Materials Team in activities to cover absences when needed.

Requirements:

Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP)
Knowledge of EDI ordering standards
Strong communication skills both oral and written at all levels
Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (less than 5% of travel)
Accomplished business leader with the ability to work successfully in a matrix environment
Excellent written verbal and presentation skills
Effective listener and communicator
Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint Excel Outlook Microsoft Teams
Excellent analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to be proactive and think forward
Able to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve result must have a cross- functional mentality.
Demonstrated ability to drive results
Proven excellent customer relationship management skills
Strong time management skills
Must be always available to meet customer requirements and provide world class customer service.
Must be comfortable in an industrial manufacturing setting.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree and/or 3-5 years experience in automotive or automotive supplier industry.

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.

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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.

JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESSBuilding cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years Allison 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 glob...