Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc

Commodity Manager

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in cross-functional environments.
  • Understand supply chain principles and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to collaborate effectively.
  • Ability to organize, plan, document, and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a commodity team to develop strategies supporting business objectives.
  • Conduct supplier analysis and selection, acting as a project manager.
  • Establish sourcing strategies through supplier performance reviews.
  • Develop and manage relationships to resolve supplier issues.
  • Lead negotiations to ensure compliance with supply agreements.
  • Analyze commodity spend data to identify sourcing initiatives.
  • Monitor supply chain dynamics and provide recommendations.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage.
  • Employer HSA contribution.
  • Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Short & Long-Term Disability.
  • 401K with generous company match & contributions.
  • Robust employee wellness 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 acommodity team in the development and implementation ofrecommendedstrategies andgoals for assigned commodities -in support of business objectives related to quality assurance, technology/new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost.
  • Conductssupplier analysis and selection processes, make/buy, outsourcing, and transitions. Actsas project manager in various types ofcontinuation/product support projects.
  • Establishes sourcing strategies by proactively reviewing supplier performance and conductingsupplierand part numberrationalization and segmentation initiatives.
  • Developsand managesworking relationships with both internal functions and suppliers to manage resolution of supplier issues.
  • Leadssuppliernegotiationsin support of executing supply agreements and ensuring suppliersconformance to companysterms and conditions.Continuously monitorsagreements and expectations. Partners closelywithlegal department in working contract language.
  • Develops implementation and transition plans to ensure sourcing benefits for theassignedcommodities are fully realized.
  • Analyzescommodity spend data,market trends,and dynamics toevaluate or identifysourcing initiatives within designated spend categories.
  • Managesthe supply chain by monitoring, reporting, and providingrecommendationson issues which could affect quality, delivery, or pricing.
  • Presents to management procurement opportunitiesand associated analysisthat are aligned with corporate strategic plans and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Adherestocorporateand procurementpolicies and procedures.
  • Maintains a physical presence in the workplace.

Key Performance Measures

  • Productivity
  • Quality
  • Responsiveness
  • Cost

Qualifications

  • Bachelors 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.
  • Demonstratesproblem solving skills.
  • Collaboratesin 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 levelof 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

  • 25 - 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
Net Income
$299 million
Founded
1915
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$2 billion
NASDAQ

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