Sr. Forecast Analyst Global PDC
Indianapolis, IN - USA
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.
Learn more about this role and how you can begindriving 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 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:
- Lead global forecasting strategy development including designing multiyear forecasting approaches standardizing forecasting processes across PDCs and setting governance for statistical model selection and performance tracking.
- Own enterprise forecast performance driving rootcause analysis of forecast variance and leading crossfunctional corrective action plans involving Operations Material Planning Finance and Order Administration.
- Lead complex global forecasting projects such as major product launches regional expansion changes new model introductions and servicepart lifecycle transitions ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business goals.
- Enhance predictive analytics capabilities including building advanced statistical models multivariate forecasting approaches and scenarioplanning tools that support strategic inventory decisions.
- Serve as the global SME for forecasting systems recommending enhancements in SAP BW and statistical tools and partnering with IT on system testing configuration and global tool rollouts.
- Provide leadership and mentorship including training junior analysts establishing best practices and reviewing detailed forecast outputs for accuracy consistency and strategic relevance.
- Lead crossfunctional forums representing GPDC in highvisibility reviews with Product Line Teams Supply Chain leadership Operations Finance and global regional teams.
- Develop enterprise standard work including documentation of global forecast processes training materials and auditready governance for forecasting accuracy and inventory optimization.
- Drive continuous improvement leading Kaizen events process mapping and wastereduction efforts across global replenishment workflows.
- Oversee safety stock strategy globally including monitoring service level performance optimizing statistical safety stock calculations and coordinating with regional teams on risk management.
- Lead analytics integrations using complex data blending across ERP BW forecast systems and external data sources to produce actionable insights.
- Global forecast accuracy improvement with accountability for iterative improvement targets.
- Inventory optimization impact including contribution to reductions in excess/obsolete material and improvements in inventory turns.
- Servicelevel performance improvements at itemlocation level across multiple geographies.
- Successful execution of crossfunctional projects and measurable improvements from process standardization initiatives.
- Leadership effectiveness measured by mentorship outcomes crossfunctional collaboration scores and adoption rates of new forecasting tools or processes.
- Advanced analytical and statistical modeling capability.
- Proven leadership in crossfunctional environments.
- Expertlevel ability to translate complex data insights into executiveready narratives.
- Strategic thinking with ability to anticipate business implications of forecast changes and design solutions.
- Influencing skills to drive adoption of new tools processes and methodologies across multiple global sites.
Qualifications and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Statistics Business Information Management or related field.
- 3 years of global forecasting demand planning inventory management or supply chain analytics experience in a multicountry environment.
Preferred:
- ASCM or IBF certification.
- Masters Degree or MBA with Supply Chain emphasis.
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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Allison Transmission is a global leader in automatic transmissions, with locations worldwide providing hybrid propulsion solutions for commercial vehicles and industries.