Global Logistics Engineer - Global Logistics Engineer

Allison Transmission designs, manufactures and markets automatic transmissions and Hybrid propulsion systems for on-highway trucks and buses, off-highway vehicles and equipment and military vehicles worldwide. The company, headquartered in Speedway, Indiana, employs 3,400 people and sells its transmissions through a worldwide distribution network and sales offices in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Allison Transmission generates annual revenues in excess of $2 billion.

Position Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Logistics Plans and Strategies
1. Develops annual transportation and logistics business plans which outline the tactical and operational programs, actions, and expected results to ensure effective implementation of programs related to key strategies
2. Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and periodically forecasts key indicators of performance
3. Contribute to strategic decisions in planning and execution
4. Ability to translate and adapt best business processes and practices from previous experience
5. Responsible for developing and executing Allison Transmission's logistics strategy
6. Coordinates with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Operations terms on inbound and outbound volume projections and new processing for routing, tracking, and so forth
Logistics Design
1. Design of the company's global logistics network
2. Preparation of time and cost estimates
3. Initiating planning and reviews for new work or network members added to the logistics network
4. Determines feasibility of designing new logistics or modifying existing logistics, considering costs, schedules, goals, technical requirements, and economic factors
5. Analyzes contractual commitments, customer specifications, and other data to plan and develop logistics design solutions from concept through implementation
6. Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic network design, mode conversion, freight consolidation, closed loop tours, and continuous moves by developing and using modeling tools, while developing an appreciation for the aspects of those transportation industry practices that make solutions practical and implement able.
 Logistics Analysis
1. Evaluates the effectiveness of current/future logistical processes; identifies cost reduction and process improvement opportunities; and implements solutions.
2. Analyzes, validates, manipulates, and interprets Customer Service, Forecasting, Procurement/Manufacturing, Inventory, Transportation, and Warehousing data in the context of logistics requirements.
3. Assumes the role of analytical lead on business case development and on key logistics projects
4. Performs special research or technical studies critical to logistic support functions.
5. Compiles and analyzes operational and customer and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified logistics designs
6. Collect, process, and maintain data for analysis and modeling
Logistics Compliance
1. Ensures that logistics design and execution conform to local, state, federal, and/or international regulations
2. Ensure compliance with written operating plan and procedures
3. Ensure compliance with customer requirements, quality goals, service levels, and performance standards
Logistics Performance Improvement
1. Works with global freight partners for best rates/utilization between all sites and suppliers and customers
2. Manages all aspects of freight scheduling, delivery, and optimizes freight shipments
3. Exercises discretion and independent judgment to increase productivity and efficiency of company transportation and logistics
4. Responsible for the continuous improvement of logistics processes to achieve gains in revenues, productivity, cost, quality, and profitability
Logistics Project Management
1. Leads complex initiatives that have multiple interdependencies and cross-functional implications (e.g., customer service, on-time delivery, global sourcing, etc.)
2. Assists the Manager, Transportation and Logistics, with special projects that benefit Allison Transmission, Inc., its business partners, customers, and suppliers.
3. Management of new projects and programs
4. Develops and implements program project activities plan and timeline, coordinates efforts of carriers,, and resolves problem issues in area of logistics to ensure meeting of commitments
5. Report plans, progress, and results on projects as needed
Logistics Performance Reporting
1. Prepares monthly and quarterly reports as a means to detail areas of transportation and logistics that need improvement
2. Responsible for development of key performance indicators and monthly reporting on results
3. Cost and progress data gathering and reporting
Logistics Tools
1. Develops business tools and models that enable Allison Transmission Leadership to deliver upon its financial, strategic, and customer satisfaction goals.
2. Assist and/or lead in the identification and/or development of internal analysis tools
Logistics Training
1. Responsible for coordinating and conducting logistics-specific training as required
Communication
1. Ensures alignment through appropriate communications within and between various functional areas, globally
2. Conducts regular meetings with appropriate personnel to discuss logistics issues and development/improvement plans
3. Serves as information resource to other team members
4. Explain modeling results to customers through written proposals and oral presentations
5. Interact with other departments within the organization and externally
Teams
1. Participate in project teams addressing the needs of a specific customer or supplier for supply chain services
Travel and working hours
1. Duties may include domestic and international travel as required. Also, the engineer may be asked to work different shifts temporarily if cost analyses require studies during these times.
Other
1. Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager, Transportation and Logistics

Position Requirements

-Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Distribution or Transportation or equivalent experience preferred. Logistics experience in the automotive sector is a plus.
-Years of Related Experience:  5-7 years in the Logistics Engineering or Transportation industry is required.
-Experience in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment where multiple projects are concurrently being designed, managed, and executed
-Self Starter and experience working on International logistics projects and studies is required.
-Experience in implementing and managing process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
-Experience which demonstrates strong planning and orchestrating abilities
-Demonstrated experience in driving cost and efficiency improvements in transportation and logistics
-Proven track record working in a operational environment demonstrating logistics and/or planning skills
-Third party logistics experience preferred, but not mandatory
-Logistics Professional Certification preferred, but not mandatory
-Proven broad business knowledge and organizational awareness
 Business acumen, vision, and strategic planning abilities
-Maintain knowledge of external factors influencing transportation and logistics design and execution
-Ability to stay current with changing trends and planning requirements in order to maximize benefits from opportunities
-Strong understanding of International Logistics material services is required (Freight Forwarding, Materials Management, Load Consolidation, Load Deconsolidation, Ocean (container), Air and Small Package.
-Intimate familiarity with the nature of logistics and supply chain problems and opportunities
-Advanced ability to detect trends in the transportation and logistics space

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