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:Primary Purpose of Role:
The Supply Chain Launch Program Planner acts as the cross-functional leader and change agent responsible for launching new programs and optimizing current material handling practices. Combining a robust engineering background with a lean mindset, this role designs optimized facility layouts, develops custom material handling equipment, and leads the operational shift toward fork-truck-free environments. The position owns the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology to systematically reconstruct material delivery routes, fine-tune packaging rounding values, and synchronize Kanban cycles. As the lead planner for new programs and materials, this role drives deep cross-functional engagement with product line teams and executes comprehensive cost analysis for new program introductions. Additionally, the role establishes standard work, trains production teams in kitting best practices, and serves as the critical operational bridge ensuring flawless material delivery across the entire supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Optimization: Analyzes current-state warehousing processes to eliminate bottlenecks and optimize receiving, storage, picking, packing, and staging operations.
- Layout & Workflow Design: Designs efficient material flow layouts, supermarkets, and zone-picking structures aligned to takt time, pull signals, and ergonomic standards.
- PFEP & Inventory Control: Develops and maintains the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology to define packaging configurations, min/max levels, and replenishment triggers.
- Kitting & Line Delivery: Optimizes Just-In-Time (JIT) and Point-of-Use (POU) kitting configurations to improve end-to-end traceability and streamline in-plant movements.
- Data & KPI Management: Builds KPI dashboards tracking dock-to-dock time, picking accuracy, and inventory metrics using WMS/ERP data via Power BI and Excel.
- Continuous Improvement Leadership: Leads Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives targeting space utilization, labor productivity, and material accuracy.
- Capacity Modelling & Simulation: Models facility space capacity and simulates future-state flows using tools like AutoCAD or Visio to support organizational growth.
- Risk Management & Compliance: Conducts PFMEAs and risk assessments on material flows to develop contingency plans and maintain robust internal process controls.
- Technology Implementation: Evaluates, plans, and commissions material handling technologies, including AGVs, AMRs, pick-to-light systems, and WMS enhancements.
- Cross-Functional NPI Integration: Partners with Engineering, Operations, and Product Line teams to integrate New Product Introductions (NPI) and ensure engineering change order (ECO) compliance.
Key Performance Measures:
- On-Time Production Line Launch (Launch Success): Measures the percentage of new programs and materials successfully kitted, flowed, and ready for production by the scheduled launch date with zero material-related line stoppages.
- Fork-Truck Reduction Percentage (Safety & Layout Engineering): Tracks the percentage of successful transitions from fork-truck material handling to fork-truck-free methods and custom equipment deployment across targeted zones.
- PFEP Compliance & Route Efficiency (Lean Execution): Evaluates the variance between planned material delivery cycles and actual route execution times, alongside the accuracy of packaging rounding values and Kanban triggers.
- New Program Launch Cost Variance (Financial Accountability): Measures the accuracy of pre-launch material flow and equipment cost analyses against actual implementation spend for new product introductions.
Competencies and Behaviors:
Required:- Adhering to the highest standards in what we do. We succeed through integrity, trust, and quality as we drive for results.
- Drive a positive customer experience. We deliver better outcomes when we understand our customers' needs and execute appropriately.
- Improve the way the world works. We develop better solutions through innovation and a continuous desire to improve.
- Leveraging the power of teamwork. We develop better solutions by working together toward a common goal.
- Analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and technical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset with attention to detail.
Qualifications:
Required:- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field.
- Knowledge of pull systems / Kanban preferred.
- Knowledge / experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficient in process mapping tools / Value Stream Mapping (e.g. Visio, eVSM), data analytics and warehouse KPIs..
- Analytical ability for solving complex problems.
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.
- Knowledge of safety and environmental practices.
- Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs.
Preferred:
- MBA
- Six Sigma certification
Experience:
Required:- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Scope Factors
- 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.
- Individual Contributor
Travel or Physical Demands:
- Some travel to other Allison facilities, current suppliers and prospective suppliers, may be required. Less than 10%.
