Sr Transportation Ops Analyst

Inside the Role

Oversee Daimler Truck North America / Freightliner, Western Stark Truck OEM's Transportation Networks in all phases; operationally; compliantly; efficiently. Effectively utilize and optimize Daimler 3PL providers in the tactical execution of parts supply to all Plants in USMCA (formerly NAFTA). Lead/Support compliance and recovery efforts to minimize overall transportation spend.

Posting Information

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.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $74,500.00 - $95,000.00 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience 

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k includes up to 8% match and nonelective contribution; full coverage benefit plan options; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs; onsite fitness; tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Embrace an entrepreneurial work methodology for the oversight of DTNA’s $600 million North America Transportation Networks.

• Continually monitor the performance and cost of the North America Transportation Networks through the utilization of existing cost and performance KPI’s and the deployment of additional KPI’s required to achieve best in class quality of service.

• Working directly with service providers, plants, and suppliers, to manage the continual improvement (CI) of the North America Transportation Services Provider network through the prompt identification and resolution of systemic service performance issues.

• Support key in-transit visibility initiatives by ensuring the electronic transmission via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Application Programming Interface (API)  of transportation milestones and events.

• Supervise and support the shipping method of the DTNA Suppliers of Materials according to the existent Shipping instructions. Provide a solution if the instructions are non-existent.

• Provide assistance to Suppliers of Materials when they need to expedite material into Daimler Mx or US  Plants.

• Travel into the North America Supplier facilities to make sure the shipping strategy is correctly formulated, applicable  and followed. Solve issues as needed.

• Provide leadership to Daimler Operations when new or existing Regulations affect the transportation network. Ex: Carta Porte, Aviso de Cruce, NOM 087, etc… and assign responsibilities to any 3PL that is required to report advances.

• Analyze and approve the carriers invoices into the official billing system (currently CASS).

• All efforts realized upon functions mentioned above must be reported to Management according to criticality.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Commerce required and prefer 2-4 years of relevant experience.

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Software products skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

• Ability to organize, scrub, manage, and analyze complex data sets to present summary message.

• Strong self-initiative and ability to communicate effectively through oral presentations and written reports.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Master’s degree in business, logistics, or related field.

• Experience in project management, procurement planning, contract negotiations, carrier management, transportation planning, process mapping, and logistics analysis.

• Previous experience in a large truck manufacturing company.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

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