Daimler Truck AG group is the leader in the global automotive industry with more than 120 years of experience in 200 countries.
Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.
In our people, we can reflect our corporate values: Our customers success is our success, moving at the speed of right, one team best team, and we are looking for highly committed individuals to join the group in an environment of diversity and constant challenges.
Objective of the position:
Be part of a high-impact, multinational project team dedicated to optimizing Transportation Logistics Procurement activities within the critical Material Supply Chain for all Daimler Truck entities across USMCA. This role will enable you to drive cost-effective, efficient solutions by managing and refining the transportation service budget for both DTNA and DVCM. You will collaborate with leading carriers and service providers to deliver innovative, seamless inbound and outbound freight network solutions who utilize our amazing Freightliner and Western Star vehicles equipped with Daimler Truck technology.
The Transportation Procurement team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Daimler Truck’s North American operations maintain a robust, competitive and cost-efficient transportation network. By aligning with best-in-class carriers and service providers, we strive to optimize the logistics process and create value for the business.
Indispensable Requirements (Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be discarded):
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint required. Ability to organize and summarize large data sets.
- Contractual knowledge and business acumen required.. Ability to influence stakeholder alignments & multiple business units.
- High level of inter-cultural intelligence and people skills. required.
- Transportation, Logistics and/or Purchasing experience required.
- Knowledge of OEM vehicle manufacturing and related markets preferred.
- Self-directed, able to operate independently with business professionalism and strong ethics.
- English level: Advanced C1
Soft Skills:
- Influence and negotiation
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Analysis and problem solving
- Strategic thinking
- Planning and organization
Academic Knowledge: BS/BA and prefer 2-4 years of relevant experience
Alternative: 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose “We work for all who keep the world moving”. This motivates us to pursue our common goal: leading sustainable transportation. However, our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the impact of each individual at Daimler Truck. That’s why we ensure that our people are encouraged and empowered to show their full impact.
We promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
You can be your true self at Daimler Truck. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, generations, physical appearance, phases of life, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression, people with disabilities and people from any underrepresented group.
Main Functions:
- Primary suporte of the procurement and optimization of the transportation supply chains used for delivery of production and aftermarket parts in the North America Region.
- Execute the goals and milestones of the work projects, including but not limited to planning, procurement and contract management for transportation logistics services at TT/GN7-3.
- Support the purchasing of transportation services in all aspects including, but not limited to, conceptual development, data gathering and validation, creation of tender specifications, bidder list creation, tendering and negotiation with transportation service providers, alignment of recommendations, decision process support with steering committee/top management presentations, contract management, ramp up.
- Align transportation logistics concepts, strategies, and savings initiatives with the different Daimler Truck North America entities.
- Provide information about status of project goals and milestones, including the financial transparency and reporting to forecast and control transportation costs. Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities within the team.
- Support the realization of initiatives in cross-BU project teams in all aspects including, but not limited to, project planning with goal definition and milestone setting, close collaboration and alignment with business unit logistics operations, proactive management of expectations with business award partners, and CI development.
- Manage the creation of new contracts through systems applications for US, MX and CAN business divisions, including legal alignment, until final approval and sign off.
- Transportation market economic research through trend indexing, industry media publications, governmental reference data, leadership and supplier forums, and internal business reports.
Work Location Opportunity
Daimler Trucks AG is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.
To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.
Diversity allows us to employ people with different experiences, abilities and points of view, and that is what enhances our culture and brings us to the forefront among the top global companies.
At Daimler, we value the diversity between our employees.
In order to enrich the culture, Daimler acknowledges the importance of including people with different points of view and lifestyles into our company. When we select our talent, we focus on abilities; we don’t discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, age, disability, social condition, health, religion, immigrant status, opinions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, university or appearance.
Exceed your expectations and get ready to be part of our team!
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