Materials Planner

Job Title:

Materials Planner

Pay Grade:
Acq Sal

To ensure that all material for distribution is delivered on time to meet our customer’s demand.

• 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 elevate 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.

• Strong understanding of ERP systems (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.

Bachelor’s Degree and/or 3-5 years’ experience in automotive or industrial supplier industry.

Lugoff, South Carolina

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.

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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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.