Logistics Planning Supervisor

Daimler Truck • High Point, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Inside the Role Direct efforts for maintenance and improvement of TBB's Material Information and Inventory systems. Direct yearly physical inventory and oversee efforts to ensure inventory accuracy and continuous improvement. Work with Operations colleagues to support changeovers, parts presentation and to find root cause of inventory issues. 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 What You Drive at DTNA Coordinates inbound and outbound logistical operations, including inventory management, warehousing and transportation to ensure sufficient supply of goods and products Controls the commercial impact of the complete range of activities from receiving, locating and dispatching, sourcing, purchasing and optimizing inventory levels Administers an effective system that meets the organization's inventory control needs through efficient transportation of raw materials, component parts and/or finished goods Decision maker for daily activities that are guided by policy, procedures, and business plans with oversight from manager Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts related to job field as well as basic knowledge of other related work areas Coordinates the resources of team and set daily priorities to meet operational objectives Primarily supervises the work of entry and intermediate level professional individual contributors or large numbers of shop floor employees in operations, manufacturing, and/or logistics Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures Responsible for staffing decisions such as hiring, firing, rewarding, training, and developing employees Knowledge You Should Bring Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or requires 5-7 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree Experience with SAP, AIMS, and Shop Portal Project Management and Material Campaign experience Proficient with Excel/Word/Outlook Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy to exchange information, handle sensitive issues, and translate, simplify, and clarify information for employees Exceptional Candidates Might Have 5 years of related experience preferred Purchasing/SAP experience Skilled in root cause analysis preferred Must be able to analyze and solve complex inventory issues, under production conditions preferred Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- High Point, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Onsite 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. SHAPE YOUR FUTURE. CHANGE THE WORLD. Are you ready to join the inspired people who are helping shape the future of commercial vehicle manufacturing? Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions—mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more—both within our company and in our offices around the world.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or requires 5-7 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with SAP, AIMS, and Shop Portal
• Project Management and Material Campaign experience
• Proficient with Excel/Word/Outlook
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to use tact and diplomacy to exchange information, handle sensitive issues, and translate, simplify, and clarify information for employees

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of related experience preferred
• Purchasing/SAP experience
• Skilled in root cause analysis preferred
• Must be able to analyze and solve complex inventory issues, under production conditions preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct efforts for maintenance and improvement of TBB's Material Information and Inventory systems.
• Direct yearly physical inventory and oversee efforts to ensure inventory accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Work with Operations colleagues to support changeovers, parts presentation and to find root cause of inventory issues.
• Coordinates inbound and outbound logistical operations, including inventory management, warehousing and transportation to ensure sufficient supply of goods and products
• Controls the commercial impact of the complete range of activities from receiving, locating and dispatching, sourcing, purchasing and optimizing inventory levels
• Administers an effective system that meets the organization's inventory control needs through efficient transportation of raw materials, component parts and/or finished goods
• Decision maker for daily activities that are guided by policy, procedures, and business plans with oversight from manager
• Coordinates the resources of team and set daily priorities to meet operational objectives
• Primarily supervises the work of entry and intermediate level professional individual contributors or large numbers of shop floor employees in operations, manufacturing, and/or logistics
• Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures
• Responsible for staffing decisions such as hiring, firing, rewarding, training, and developing employees

Benefits

• Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions—mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more—both within our company and in our offices around the world.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level