Material Planner

Daimler Truck North America•Jacksonville, FL

3d•$78,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role The Materials Planning & Control Analyst II is responsible for ensuring material availability to support DCNA’s parts distribution and operational requirements while optimizing inventory levels and supplier performance. Plans, schedules and manages the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production. Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production. May use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. May negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery This role drives demand translation into executable supply plans, manages MRP parameters, monitors supplier lead times, and proactively mitigates material shortages. The position partners closely with Purchasing, Logistics Operations, Warehouse, Finance, and international suppliers (e.g., Turkey, Daimler Buses Germany) to maintain service levels while improving working capital efficiency. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role serves as the operational backbone of material flow discipline across the DCNA supply chain. 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 starting salary range of $78,000.00 - $100,000.00 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. What you drive at DTNA Material Planning & MRP Execution Plan and schedule material requirements based on customer demand, forecast inputs, and service level targets. Maintain and manage MRP parameters including: Safety stock levels Reorder points Lead times Lot sizing strategies Convert demand signals into purchase requisitions and supply orders. Ensure alignment between system planning outputs and operational realities. Supplier Coordination & Lead Time Management Work closely with Purchasing to monitor open orders and supplier confirmations. Negotiate or adjust lead times as to protect service levels. Proactively identify risks related to: Production delays Transit disruptions Capacity constraints Support direct procurement initiatives (e.g., Turkey sourcing strategy). Inventory Optimization & Service Level Management Balance availability with working capital discipline. Reduce backorders and prevent stockouts through proactive planning. Identify excess and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions. Support inventories turn improvement initiatives. Participate in cycle count reviews and root cause analysis for discrepancies. Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with: Logistics Operations (inbound scheduling & freight planning) Warehouse team (receiving prioritization & space planning) Finance (inventory valuation & accrual accuracy) Ensure seamless material movement from supplier → warehouse → customer fulfillment. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Monitor KPIs . Analyze trends and recommend structural improvements. Lead or support projects to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness. Provide informal guidance to team members when needed. Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain , Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field and 2–4 years of experience in material planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations, or 8 years relevant experience in lieu of degree Working knowledge of MRP systems Strong analytical and Excel skills Understanding of supply chain drivers: demand variability, lead time, safety stock logic An attached resume is Exceptional Candidates Might Have Experience in parts distribution or automotive/heavy equipment environment Exposure to international sourcing and long lead-time planning ERP proficiency Experience with KPI dashboards (Power BI preferred) Lean / Continuous Improvement mindset #LI-RR1 #LI-Hybrid Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Jacksonville, FL US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain , Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field and 2–4 years of experience in material planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations, or 8 years relevant experience in lieu of degree
Working knowledge of MRP systems
Strong analytical and Excel skills
Understanding of supply chain drivers: demand variability, lead time, safety stock logic
An attached resume is

Nice To Haves

Experience in parts distribution or automotive/heavy equipment environment
Exposure to international sourcing and long lead-time planning
ERP proficiency
Experience with KPI dashboards (Power BI preferred)
Lean / Continuous Improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule material requirements based on customer demand, forecast inputs, and service level targets.
Maintain and manage MRP parameters including: Safety stock levels Reorder points Lead times Lot sizing strategies
Convert demand signals into purchase requisitions and supply orders.
Ensure alignment between system planning outputs and operational realities.
Work closely with Purchasing to monitor open orders and supplier confirmations.
Negotiate or adjust lead times as to protect service levels.
Proactively identify risks related to: Production delays Transit disruptions Capacity constraints
Support direct procurement initiatives (e.g., Turkey sourcing strategy).
Balance availability with working capital discipline.
Reduce backorders and prevent stockouts through proactive planning.
Identify excess and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.
Support inventories turn improvement initiatives.
Participate in cycle count reviews and root cause analysis for discrepancies.
Partner with: Logistics Operations (inbound scheduling & freight planning) Warehouse team (receiving prioritization & space planning) Finance (inventory valuation & accrual accuracy)
Ensure seamless material movement from supplier → warehouse → customer fulfillment.
Monitor KPIs .
Analyze trends and recommend structural improvements.
Lead or support projects to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness.
Provide informal guidance to team members when needed.

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans