Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!
The best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating. Only one thing will never change – It will wear a star.
MBUSI is home to the GLE, GLE Coupe, and GLS Sport Utility Vehicles and the    C-Class for the North American market. Our facility is one of the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet under one roof. The plant, located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, is positioned in an area of natural beauty and abundant natural resources.
MBUSI offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement, on-site child development and wellness facilities. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement within its ranks. Our Team Members share a common goal to always be the best premium auto manufacturer in North America.
Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.  Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. follows all local, state and federal laws in all aspects of business.
 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for any open positions.
Purpose of the Position: Under general supervision, gathers Supply Chain cost data and conducts analysis with the goal of improving the organization's supply chain operations. Identifies underperforming areas in the supply chain and recommends improvements to boost performance and reduce costs. Develops sustainable processes, provides transparency, generates executive reports and may assist in the negotiation of supplier contracts or service arrangements.

 
 
Essential Functions:  (List all basic responsibilities related to the purpose of the position)
Engage in cross-departmental activities to obtain Supply Chain cost related information for analysis, reporting and target achievement. Work with Supply Chain teams to establish continuous improvement / countermeasure activities to address operational deficiencies where financial targets have not been met.
Prepare, maintain and present daily, weekly and monthly reporting packages related to Supply Chain cost drivers by showing trends of data collected and analyzed.
Review, analyze and validate transportation related Supply Chain costs which includes: Full Truck Load routes, less than truckload (LTL) invoicing (UPS, FedEx), ocean carrier, air freight, inland rail and container free time tracking. Participate and assist in the negotiation of new contracts or service agreements.
Monitor all expedited shipping activities from authorization to service provider payment. Generate weekly and monthly reports to provide transparency and ensure that budgets are met.
Track all supplier and part obsolescence and initiate proactive measures to minimize costs. Document all obsolete parts and work with the causer to develop and implement sustainable countermeasures. Support part disposition if necessary and develop cross-departmental procedures to proactively reduce the impact of obsolete material.
Manage the daily processing of all Supply Chain chargeback claims through the chargeback database. Ensure the accuracy and validity of reported claims to ensure terms of all chargeback contracts are met.  Troubleshoot and resolve all disputes pertaining to chargebacks and provide appropriate documentation to assist in the collection. Interface with internal teams and suppliers if necessary on relevant chargeback issues.
Lead and coordinate special department wide projects/ initiatives by preparing and presenting operational plans. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Marginal Functions: (List responsibilities which are not essential, but may be required)
Perform other related duties as required.

 
Financial authority and responsibility:
N/A


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