Assistant Materials Manager

Allison Transmission; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with prescription

Employer HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability coverage (short & long-term

Voluntary benefits including Critical,

401K with company match

Accrued Paid Time Off

Holidays and floating holiday

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking an Assistant Materials Manager. You will support the Materials Manager in planning, coordinating, and controlling material requirements for manufacturing.

The role focuses on ensuring a steady flow of approved materials aligned with production schedules and customer delivery commitments. The candidate will engage in demand planning, supply planning, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery performance, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MPS/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and controlling material requirements for manufacturing operations.
• Support demand planning, supply planning, inventory accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Drive monthly shipments to meet annual operating plan goals and contribute to forecast accuracy.
• Support S&OP rollout and continuous improvements of material management systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements are met.

Skills

MPS/MRP systems

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lafayette, Indiana

Full time

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JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S 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, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In 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 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 + 1 Floating Holiday
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S 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, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In 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 begin driving your career forward!

Title: Assistant Materials Manager

Reports to: Materials Manager

Location: Lafayette, IN

Primary Purpose of Role

The Assistant Materials Manager supports the Materials Manager in planning, coordinating, and controlling material requirements for manufacturing operations. This role ensures a consistent flow of approved materials aligned with production schedules and customer delivery commitments. The position plays a key role in demand planning, supply planning, inventory accuracy, and on time delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Operations Planning — Assist in developing the Demand Plan based on sales backlog.
• Supply Planning — Support creation of the Supply Plan using production inputs.
• Plant Shipment Goals — Contribute by driving monthly shipments to meet AOP goals
• Forecasting — Support forecast throughout the month.
• S&OP Implementation — Support ongoing S&OP rollout, including forecasting and inventory management improvements.
• Material Planner Management — Support Material Planners and oversee supplier releases.
• Daily Shipment Coordination — Partner with Customer Service to ensure timely shipments.
• Cycle Counting — Support cycle count programs to ensure inventory accuracy.
• System Improvements — Support continuous improvement of material management systems.
• On-Time Delivery Support — Contribute to achieving customer OTD goals.
• Aftermarket performance — Contribute and drive AFM channel to meet customer needs.

Competencies and Behaviors

• Strong understanding of MPS/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and ability to integrate with JIT and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong effective leadership skills
• Ability to apply continuous improvement tools such as pull systems, process mapping, and JIT.
• Effective communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and diverse backgrounds.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to read production drawings and understand manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: frequent walking, bending, kneeling, stair climbing, and standing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self‑development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Work Relationships

This position interacts frequently with machine operators, schedulers/coordinators, buyers, manufacturing engineers, internal customer service teams, customers and external sales representatives. The role directly supports fulfillment of customer requirements and achievement of plant shipping goals.

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 [e-mail] .

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense.

Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.

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.