Materials Planning and Control Supervisor II

Daimler Truck AG•High Point, NC

1d•$104,000 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

Inside the Role Responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all material related activities required to support production changeovers and releases. This role ensures that the correct materials, components, and documentation are staged, verified, and ready before each production run. Acting as a key link between production, logistics, warehousing, procurement; minimizes downtime, prevents material shortages, and maintains accuracy throughout the changeover process. The supervisor analyzes capacity, monitors inventory levels, resolves bottlenecks, and leads a team responsible for daily scheduling and release functions. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 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 $104,000 - $133,000 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 Develop release process for materials readiness, expand on current PFEP report and ensure that materials delivery is optimized for production support. Develop, maintain, and optimize daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules. Coordinate material availability, capacity constraints, and labor resources to create realistic and efficient plans. Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans proactively to address disruptions or changes in demand. Work with Logistics / Production to manage and reduce part shortages Continuous Improvement of SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, Environmental) including employees skills and performance

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university and 6+ years of related experience OR Associate's Degree with 8+ years of experience OR High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience required
An attached resume is required
Working knowledge of Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Quality Management and Material Management modules of SAP required
Strong understanding of standard inventory and logistics principles required
1+ year of group leader, project lead or mentoring experience required

Nice To Haves

A degree focus in Business, Engineering or Finance is preferred
Skilled in root cause analysis preferred
Must be able to analyze and solve complex inventory issues, under production conditions preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all material related activities required to support production changeovers and releases.
Ensures that the correct materials, components, and documentation are staged, verified, and ready before each production run.
Acts as a key link between production, logistics, warehousing, procurement; minimizes downtime, prevents material shortages, and maintains accuracy throughout the changeover process.
Analyzes capacity, monitors inventory levels, resolves bottlenecks, and leads a team responsible for daily scheduling and release functions.
Develop release process for materials readiness, expand on current PFEP report and ensure that materials delivery is optimized for production support.
Develop, maintain, and optimize daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules.
Coordinate material availability, capacity constraints, and labor resources to create realistic and efficient plans.
Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans proactively to address disruptions or changes in demand.
Work with Logistics / Production to manage and reduce part shortages
Continuous Improvement of SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, Environmental) including employees skills and performance

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