Material Planner

Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Materials Planner to bridge the production floor and supply chain, ensuring materials are available to meet the plant’s plan.

You will analyze material requirements, coordinate with suppliers via replenishment portal, and escalate delivery issues to prevent production delays while supporting continuous improvement and inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material requirements and initiate releases to support the plant production plan.
• Communicate with suppliers via phone and replenishment portal to ensure timely material arrival.
• Analyze and escalate significant vendor delivery issues to MP&L Manager.
• Use internal reports to adjust replenishment parameters so orders are accurate and timely.
• Identify shortages and provide ETA in daily materials shortage meetings with Master Scheduler and Customer Contact Group.
• Coordinate with Plant Logistics Provider to minimize expedited freight.
• Create and submit debit memos for vendor-caused expenses outside the plan.
• Support Accounts Receivable in resolving supplier debit memos/receiving errors.
• Monitor inventory and visit the plant warehouse to prevent stock outs.
• Assist Materials Team to cover absences when needed.

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!

Job Title

Material Planner

Location

Lafayette, IN

Reports to

Materials Manager

Primary Purpose Of Role

As a Materials Planner, you will be the primary link between the production floor and the supply chain, ensuring that all necessary materials are available to meet the plant’s production plan. This role involves proactive supplier management, constant communication, and the escalation of delivery issues to management to prevent production delays.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 escalation 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.

Competencies and Behaviors

• Strong understanding of ERP systems (AS400, 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.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.