Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc

Commodity Manager

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc • $80K — $110K *
Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with management-level interaction.
  • Understanding of supply chain principles with manufacturing exposure.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
  • Demonstrates problem-solving skills and creativity.
  • 3+ years of experience in supply chain or related area.

Responsibilities

  • Leads commodity team in developing strategies to support business objectives.
  • Conducts supplier analysis, selection, and project management for product support.
  • Establishes sourcing strategies through supplier performance reviews.
  • Develops working relationships to resolve supplier issues effectively.
  • Leads supplier negotiations and monitors contract compliance closely.
  • Implements transition plans to realize sourcing benefits for commodities.
  • Analyzes spend data and market trends to identify sourcing initiatives.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage.
  • Employer HSA contribution.
  • Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Robust employee wellness program.
  • Tuition assistance program.
Full Job Description
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:

Key Responsibilities
  • Leads a commodity team in the development and implementation of recommended strategies and goals for assigned commodities - in support of business objectives related to quality assurance, technology/new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost.
  • Conducts supplier analysis and selection processes, make/buy, outsourcing, and transitions. Acts as project manager in various types of continuation/product support projects.
  • Establishes sourcing strategies by proactively reviewing supplier performance and conducting supplier and part number rationalization and segmentation initiatives.
  • Develops and manages working relationships with both internal functions and suppliers to manage resolution of supplier issues.
  • Leads supplier negotiations in support of executing supply agreements and ensuring supplier's conformance to company's terms and conditions. Continuously monitors agreements and expectations. Partners closely with legal department in working contract language.
  • Develops implementation and transition plans to ensure sourcing benefits for the assigned commodities are fully realized.
  • Analyzes commodity spend data, market trends, and dynamics to evaluate or identify sourcing initiatives within designated spend categories.
  • Manages the supply chain by monitoring, reporting, and providing recommendations on issues which could affect quality, delivery, or pricing.
  • Presents to management procurement opportunities and associated analysis that are aligned with corporate strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Adheres to corporate and procurement policies and procedures.
  • Maintains a physical presence in the workplace.

Key Performance Measures
  • Productivity
  • Quality
  • Responsiveness
  • Cost

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate orally and in written format in cross-functional environments, including management level.
  • Understanding of supply chain principles.
  • Exposure to manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings or specifications.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with others in group setting.
  • Ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution of problems or opportunities.
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills.
  • Collaborates in a variety of work settings.
  • Exhibits creativity.
  • Ability to organize, plan, document, and prioritize work.
  • Preferred Certifications:
    • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
    • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
    • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
    • Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)
    • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Experience
  • 3 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Scope
  • Manages assignments and workload with a reasonable level of autonomy; daily tasks are typically self-directed and associated priorities are generally self-determined.
  • Performs a variety of complex tasks, with a reasonable scope of work and span of control expected at this career level.

Travel Requirements
  • Up to 50%

About Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc

Allison Transmission is an American manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction, distribution, military and specialty applications. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company's global headquarters still resides today. Allison Transmission is the world's largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and is a leader in hybrid-propulsion systems for city buses.
Learn more about Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$299 million
Founded
1915
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$2 billion
NASDAQ
ALSN
* Ladders Estimates

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