Sales Volume Forecast Analyst

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA

Dental & Vision

Disability

Voluntary benefits

401K match

PAID Time Off

Holidays + Floating Holiday

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission, a leader in vehicle propulsion systems, seeks a dedicated forecasting professional in Indianapolis to drive global sales planning. You will develop and refine forecasts in SAP IBP, analyze data trends, and coordinate input from regional teams and customers.

The role requires 5+ years of forecasting experience, proficiency in SAP IBP, Excel, and Power BI, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/related field and data analytics emphasis preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience preparing sales analyses and forecasts in a marketing/sales environment.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis software and databases (e.g., SAP, Excel, Power BI) for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create, update and maintain sales volume forecasts (monthly SOP) in SAP IBP per Global Sales Operations timelines.
• Analyze input to evaluate forecast patterns and trends to improve projections.
• Participate in Outside North America monthly forecast planning meetings with MSS associates.
• Provide volume variance explanations to Finance and support monthly income statements.
• Coordinate annual Outside North America MDF/Refresh inputs with regional teams and update IBP.
• Communicate forecasts in recurring meetings with Regional Directors, Account Managers and Global Forecast team.
• Liaise with sales managers on supply/quality issues affecting orders in Outside North America end markets.
• Act as SAP IBP administrator and train staff on forecasting processes.

Skills

Forecasting

SAP IBP

Power BI

Excel

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

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!

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

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update and maintain sales volume forecasts (monthly SOP) in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) system per timeline established by Global Sales Operations.
• Analyze sales team and customer volume input to evaluate and monitor forecast patterns and sales trends to improve forecast projections.
• Actively participate and facilitate Outside North America monthly forecast planning meetings, including the appropriate MSS associates.
• Provide volume variance explanations to Finance and facilitate monthly consolidation of interim Income Statement volume 'Snapshots.'
• Coordinate the process to develop the annual Outside North America On-Highway Market Demand Forecast (MDF) and MDF Refresh, coordinate inputs from regional sales and marketing and develop the forecast.
• Update SAP IBP with approved MDF and MDF Refresh data.
• Communicate and align on forecasts through recurring meetings and calls with key internal customers by engaging with Regional Sales Directors, Account Managers, Global Forecast team, Sales Support, Management and Executive Staff members.
• Liaise with internal collaborators including sales managers and GSC associates when there are supply or quality issues that impact customer order delivery timing for all products sold in Outside North America end markets.
• Include regional Sales Operations leaders when issues are impacting international region orders.li>
• Facilitate discussion and supervise progress to resolution.
• Act as administrator for the SAP IBP module.
• Prepare forecasting templates within IBP, perform IBP transactions for product and customer maintenance, collaborate with system experts for IBP maintenance and improvements, train associates in IBP for forecasting, and detail IBP forecasting processes.
• Provide ad hoc sales forecasts as requested to assist management decisions.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Management, Marketing, Information Systems or related field
• Preferred emphasis in data analytics or statistics
• Prefer knowledge of Allison commercial customers and products and Global MSS, GSC / Operations and Finance organizations and responsibilities
• At least 5 years of experience preparing sales analyses and forecasts in a marketing/sales environment required, or equivalent experience.
• Prefer advanced knowledge of statistical analysis software and/or database tools (e.g. SAP, Excel, Power BI) for data analysis, graphics etc.
• Experience with Allison Marketing, Sales and Service processes, and knowledge of Allison global customers and Allison product nomenclature
• Ability to work independently
• High level of attention to detail, organization and ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with multiple teams

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.