Materials Planning and Control III

Inside the Role

Control the flow and level of inventory, based upon materials management guidelines, utilizing the various material planning, vendor notification and electronic data interchange systems.

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.

Position offers a starting salary range of $27 - $36/hr.

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.

• Process the material planning, major components and vendor notification systems to meet production demands.
• Place orders and releases with vendors and follow-up to insure orders are on schedule and delivered on time.
• Expedite and coordinate shortages between vendors, traffic departments and plants.
• Expedite and coordinate shortages for Service/Warranty and field requests.
• Monitor changes in production schedules and inventories to insure orders and material flow are adjusted to meet production demands.
• Interface with changeover coordinators and schedulers to insure the smooth, timely and complete transition of purchased goods, services and materials into and out of production systems.
• Interface with purchasing and vendors to establish and insure the optimum utilization and flow of material in the plants.
• Develop good product knowledge of parts being controlled including assembly practices and how they relate to material flow.
• Assist with tracking inbound loads containing parts for production use.
• Assist with the inter-departmental cross-training.
• Provide feedback regarding vendor performance.
• Coordinate JIT deliveries of selected components with suppliers and Materials/Production.
• Investigate and resolve quantity / pricing blocks in SAP.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested by Supervisor.

• 3 years of relevant experience OR AA degree AND +1 year of relevant experience
• Strong administrative ability with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Previous administrative support
• Microsoft Excel experience

• IMS experience

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Gaffney, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services.

Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

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