Sales Volume Forecast Analyst

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

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!

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business Management, Marketing, Information Systems or related field
At least 5 years of experience preparing sales analyses and forecasts in a marketing/sales environment required, or equivalent experience.
Ability to work independently
High level of attention to detail, organization and ability to handle multiple tasks at once
Very good written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with multiple teams

Nice To Haves

Preferred emphasis in data analytics or statistics
Prefer knowledge of Allison commercial customers and products and Global MSS, GSC / Operations and Finance organizations and responsibilities
Prefer advanced knowledge of statistical analysis software and/or database tools (e.g. SAP, Excel, Power BI) for data analysis, graphics etc.
Experience with Allison Marketing, Sales and Service processes, and knowledge of Allison global customers and Allison product nomenclature

Responsibilities

Create, update and maintain sales volume forecasts (monthly SOP) in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) system per timeline established by Global Sales Operations.
Analyze sales team and customer volume input to evaluate and monitor forecast patterns and sales trends to improve forecast projections.
Actively participate and facilitate Outside North America monthly forecast planning meetings, including the appropriate MSS associates.
Provide volume variance explanations to Finance and facilitate monthly consolidation of interim Income Statement volume “Snapshots.”
Coordinate the process to develop the annual Outside North America On-Highway Market Demand Forecast (MDF) and MDF Refresh, coordinate inputs from regional sales and marketing and develop the forecast.
Update SAP IBP with approved MDF and MDF Refresh data.
Communicate and align on forecasts through recurring meetings and calls with key internal customers by engaging with Regional Sales Directors, Account Managers, Global Forecast team, Sales Support, Management and Executive Staff members.
Liaise with internal collaborators including sales managers and GSC associates when there are supply or quality issues that impact customer order delivery timing for all products sold in Outside North America end markets.
Include regional Sales Operations leaders when issues are impacting international region orders.
Facilitate discussion and supervise progress to resolution.
Act as administrator for the SAP IBP module.
Prepare forecasting templates within IBP, perform IBP transactions for product and customer maintenance, collaborate with system experts for IBP maintenance and improvements, train associates in IBP for forecasting, and detail IBP forecasting processes.
Provide ad hoc sales forecasts as requested to assist management decisions.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

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