Assistant Materials Manager

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.  

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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 [email protected].

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.