Materials Planning Lead - SAP, JIT & Lean

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

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