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
 
Be part of a multinational project team to optimize Transportation Logistics Procurement activities for all Daimler entities in North American. Worldwide Transportation is responsible to manage the total transportation service budget of Daimler in North America to provide the best transportation solutions possible. 

Responsibilities
 
- Be part of a multinational project team to optimize Transportation Logistics Procurement activities for all Daimler entities in North American.


- Worldwide Transportation is responsible to manage the total transportation service budget of Daimler in North America to provide the best transportation solutions possible.


- Plan transportation networks, procure logistics services, and manage contracts for MB-USA/-USI logistics partners necessary to support port agreements, finished vehicle transportation requirements and special projects.


- Support the execution of the Daimler logistics strategy and key strategic initiatives by planning and purchasing transportation services in alignment with Daimler policies and procedures.


- Develop logistics concepts, gather and validate data, create tender specifications, manage bidder lists, tender and negotiate with transportation service providers. 

- Provide decision process support with steering committees/top management presentations, and perform contract management.


- Align transportation logistics concepts, strategies, and savings initiatives with affected MB and Daimler North American stakeholders including material planning, supplier management, controlling, and production.


- Provide information about status of project goals and milestones including the financial transparency and reporting necessary to forecast and control transportation costs.


- Lead continuous improvement activities within the team as needed.