Manager Daimler Trucks Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Inside the Role

Daimler Trucks North America is the market leader and thrives as the voice of the trucking industry. We are compelled to persistently push the envelope of trucking as we sharpen our focus in freight efficiency and traffic safety. In order to hold all development teams to the highest development standards, product validation has resembled a dedicated team that plans, builds, and operates this new highly integrated vehicle platform.
We are looking for a procurement, materials, and supply chain/logistics expert. With your help, the team and the department will receive correct parts at the right place and time. With your ability to coordinate with our expanding supply-base, the team and management will be well-informed to the status surrounding orders and deliveries. The right person will understand and manage suppliers and the demanding project expectations while informing and appropriately escalating challenges in a timely and pro-active manner. With your positive and can-do attitude, you will bring our team and our projects together making our processes state of the art for other departments to follow.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a startingsalary range of$65,000 to $83,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include 401kcompany contribution with company match up to8% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays;8 weekspaidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Develop relationships with engineering and program management within various departments of DTNA, Detroit Diesel, and development partners to understand technology developments, design changes and future business decisions within the global supply chain
• Interface with suppliers, DTNA's Engineering, Launch & Change Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Accounting, International Trade Compliance (ITC) and Purchasing to ensure timely and accurate communications of specifications
• Ensure suppliers have complete plans and strategies in place to achieve delivery targets and fulfill all order requirements
• Advise and instruct component suppliers of company on-time delivery expectations
• Procure relevant vehicle components and special orders
• Manage reactive quality and delivery activities with suppliers including target controlling and escalation steps, as necessary
• Report out "at risk" parts during truck build status meetings
• Facilitate cross-border logistics
• Work on cross-functional teams to deliver results and support process improvements

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BA/BS and 0-2 years of relevant experience required or 4 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Proficient with procurement processes, documentation, and tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective communication & organization skills

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Previous project management experience
• Supply Chain experience, Business, or related discipline
• Experience with order exception management and escalation

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.