Supply Chain Planning Analyst I
About The Position
Inside the Role Vendor Scheduler will be responsible for on time delivery of purchased components. In addition, they will support our Consolidation Center, parts distribution, and internal Machining departments. The candidate will ensure delivery of components using EDI and/or Manual Scheduling, while meeting our targets for inventory value and premium freight. They will use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes. They have responsibility for assembling data, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support planning supporting operations at all locations. When you join Daimler Truck, you become an agent of change within our global community of people working to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world for today and tomorrow. Through innovation at all levels, our teams ensure our world-changing brands continue to increase the quality of life and the business success of our customers, their customers, and the world around them. The Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) brand portfolio is second to none, and includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Business, or similar field.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Basic understanding of demand forecasting, supply planning, production planning, inventory management, and material requirements planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams such as purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and quality.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application.
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Internship or co-op experience in automotive or manufacturing preferred.
- Exposure to ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle preferred.
- Familiarity with reporting or visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
- Knowledge of automotive supply-chain concepts, supplier relationships, and production environments
Responsibilities
- Responsible for on time delivery of purchased components.
- Support Consolidation Center, parts distribution, and internal Machining departments.
- Ensure delivery of components using EDI and/or Manual Scheduling, while meeting targets for inventory value and premium freight.
- Use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes.
- Assemble data, analyze performance, identify problems, and develop recommendations that support planning supporting operations at all locations.
- Provides resolution to problems that are readily identifiable with limited scope and are resolved in accordance with standard practices, procedures, applications or routines.
- Analysis is required to identify root cause.
- Uses judgement within defined boundaries to develop alternate solutions, both long and short term.
- Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Constructs and may pursue alternative paths towards a solution.
- Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
