When you join Daimler, 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 Trucks 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.
We are the undisputed leader in the commercial vehicle market and the industry’s technology trendsetter. Empowered by purpose, DTNA employees drive a Technology Revolution through innovative products and a customer-centric culture. Our dedication to our customers and society does not end once our products hit the road. That’s because we believe that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. We immerse ourselves in our customer’s experience, and support the environmental responsibilities of our sites to ensure our products are the reliable, sustainable and the desired tools of the future.
Job Overview
Transportation for DTNA requires being professional in all facets of planning & procuring when interfacing our logistic providers that purchase trucks from DTNA. A comprehensive compliance program is needed, which will require alignment with many teams.
Responsibilities
- Support Buyers throughout the procurement process including complex analysis, presentation development, negotiations support, supplier screenings etc.
- Oversee the creation and publication of individual profiles of Daimler suppliers/carrier that enable senior management visibility to key indications including annual volume of buy (AVOB)
- Maintain master data for logistics transportation rates, contracts, and carriers
- Oversee the process of developing and documenting supplier/carrier life cycle initiative
- Support the tasks and goals that fall under transportation procurement and network management for other Daimler business units, including, but not limited to Daimler Trucks North America, Mercedes Benz Canada, Mercedes Benz USA, Mercedes Benz Mexico, Fuso, Mercedes Benz USI, & DVCM
- Analyze new vehicle transportation networks to identify opportunity for synergies
- Support basic contract management needs
- Update and communicate changes of tracking documents & support of IT system development and implementation
- Support of Office Floor Management Process, including development of procurement processes and procedures
- Must be a student participating in a Bachelor's Program or higher (or have graduated within the past 12 months) required
- Logistics Law or Legal Comprehension of Business Rules preferred
- GPA of 3.0 or higher required
- An attached resume is required
- Courses completed in field of logistics and/or supply chain management require
- Additional courses completed in business and/or lean management required
- IT engineering or fields of study regarding IT research & development required
- Experience in Logistics, Project Management, lean management and/ or continuous improvement, Procurement and Supplier Negotiations preferred
- Spanish or German fluency (or Both) preferred
Additional Information
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. at the time of application.
- Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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.
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