Daimler Truck AG group is the leader in the global automotive industry with more than 120 years of experience in 200 countries.
Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.
Objective of the position:
Lead and oversee a team of Material Planners and a Supplier Management Specialist, this role is responsible for leading day-to-day operations, including material planning, demand forecasting, and inventory management to ensure uninterrupted plant operations. Key responsibilities include resolving supplier late shipments, reviewing, anticipating and mitigating parts shortages to the plants, managing supplier performance, and coordinating on-site support at supplier locations when needed. The position also ensure strong leadership to the planning team while driving effective supplier relationships and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Indispensable Requirements (Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be discarded):
Soft Skills:
-Analysis and problem solving- -Conflict management -Decision making -Effective communication -Influence and negotiation -Strategic thinking
Academic Knowledge:
At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose “We work for all who keep the world moving”. This motivates us to pursue our common goal: leading sustainable transportation. However, our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the impact of each individual at Daimler Truck. That’s why we ensure that our people are encouraged and empowered to show their full impact.
We promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
You can be your true self at Daimler Truck. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, generations, physical appearance, phases of life, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression, people with disabilities and people from any underrepresented group.
Main Functions:
-Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Material Planners and Supplier Management Specialist, setting clear performance goals and ensuring high-quality daily execution of material planning and SMS activities. -Oversee production planning, demand forecasting, and inventory management to align material availability with heavy-duty truck manufacturing schedules.Monitor and optimize material flow to prevent production shortages, excess inventory, and schedule disruptions. -Utilize existing work tools, macros, reports, and systems to effectively understand past due status, impact of shortages (i.e line down situations, pulled trucks, offline rework, etc.), and effectively escalate and inform executive management in OPS calls daily. -Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for planning-related issues, ensuring continuous improvement in planning accuracy and timeliness. -Conduct regular team reviews, provide coaching, and support professional development to maintain a high-performing planning team. -Direct the Supplier Management Specialist in overseeing supplier performance, conducting evaluations, and managing supplier development initiatives.Ensure proper documentation and processes are in place for proactive work along with reactive work when needed. Ensure timely coordination of on-site support at supplier facilities when required, while driving corrective actions and relationship management for critical suppliers.Ensure proper containments and counter-measures are established.Develop root cause analysis and report out to executive management on progress -Take decisive action when critical suppliers fall behind schedule, including escalation, recovery plans, alternative sourcing support, and direct intervention to minimize impact on truck production lines.
Indispensable Requirements (Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be discarded):
Minimum of +2 years in planning and/or supplier management experience
Soft Skills:
-Analysis and problem solving- -Conflict management -Decision making -Effective communication -Influence and negotiation -Strategic thinking
Academic Knowledge:Bachelor degree(business, engineering).
At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose “We work for all who keep the world moving”. This motivates us to pursue our common goal: leading sustainable transportation. However, our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the impact of each individual at Daimler Truck. That’s why we ensure that our people are encouraged and empowered to show their full impact.
We promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
You can be your true self at Daimler Truck. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, generations, physical appearance, phases of life, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression, people with disabilities and people from any underrepresented group.
Main Functions:
-Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Material Planners and Supplier Management Specialist, setting clear performance goals and ensuring high-quality daily execution of material planning and SMS activities.
-Oversee production planning, demand forecasting, and inventory management to align material availability with heavy-duty truck manufacturing schedules.Monitor and optimize material flow to prevent production shortages, excess inventory, and schedule disruptions.
-Utilize existing work tools, macros, reports, and systems to effectively understand past due status, impact of shortages (i.e line down situations, pulled trucks, offline rework, etc.), and effectively escalate and inform executive management in OPS calls daily.
-Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for planning-related issues, ensuring continuous improvement in planning accuracy and timeliness.
-Conduct regular team reviews, provide coaching, and support professional development to maintain a high-performing planning team.
-Direct the Supplier Management Specialist in overseeing supplier performance, conducting evaluations, and managing supplier development initiatives.Ensure proper documentation and processes are in place for proactive work along with reactive work when needed.
-Ensure timely coordination of on-site support at supplier facilities when required, while driving corrective actions and relationship management for critical suppliers.Ensure proper containments and counter-measures are established.
Develop root cause analysis and report out to executive management on progress -Take decisive action when critical suppliers fall behind schedule, including escalation, recovery plans, alternative sourcing support, and direct intervention to minimize impact on truck production lines.
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Daimler Trucks AG is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.
To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.
Diversity allows us to employ people with different experiences, abilities and points of view, and that is what enhances our culture and brings us to the forefront among the top global companies.
At Daimler, we value the diversity between our employees.
In order to enrich the culture, Daimler acknowledges the importance of including people with different points of view and lifestyles into our company. When we select our talent, we focus on abilities; we don’t discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, age, disability, social condition, health, religion, immigrant status, opinions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, university or appearance.
Exceed your expectations and get ready to be part of our team!
Additional Information
Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Truck North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Truck North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers.
