Job Description

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles\xe2\x80\xa6 and Careers!

The best chapters in Alabama\xe2\x80\x99s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating.

Only one thing will never change \xe2\x80\x93 It will wear a star.

The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we\'re hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes\xe2\x80\x99 luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles. Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined.

MBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and life insurance, 401(k) matching program and defined contribution retirement plan, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, and paid holidays. Further on-site MBUSI resources such as childcare, medical center and fitness center are available for all to utilize.

Our Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future!

Purpose of the Position:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assuring material availability for multiple simultaneous, new project trials and subsequent supply chain ramp up. This position is also primarily responsible for coordinating the readiness of the supply base infrastructure in order to support new product launches.

Essential Functions:

Place orders via an Electronic Data Interchange for trial build demand requirements.

Communicate build timeframes to suppliers in support of the production trialing process.

Monitor and track pre-production materials to ensure full build coverage for all trial builds; report potential shortages and material availability issues to management.

Monitor and track material pipelines for simultaneous production trial and null-phase builds in both Germany and at MBUSI.

Implement and maintain systemic setup of all materials and part numbers from initial project implementation until project enters series planning stages prior to start of production.

Support new supplier onboarding processes; provide new supplier training on relevant topics throughout pre-production phase.

Track material maturity timing for suppliers in START system.

Ensure supplier readiness prior to being transitioned from Ramp-up to the appropriate series production Material Planning group before project launch.

Provide supplier assistance in troubleshooting initial supply chain infrastructure.

Act as the primary contact for resolution of both internally and externally identified ramp up supply chain issues.

Work alongside Documentation, Supplier Quality, Product Development, and Production teams to ensure availability of appropriate maturity level materials for each individual trialing phase.

Analyze initial supplier performance and processes for potential supply chain impact downstream of pre-production process.

Escalate identified supplier issues to the relevant internal department, along with the management team within the supplier\xe2\x80\x99s organization.

Investigate and resolve inventory and material receipt discrepancies involving pre-production materials.

Monitor and correct all advanced shipping notice transmissions.

Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources.

Work safely 100% of the time.

Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position.

Education:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Operations Management or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years\' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s): Logistics, preferably with an automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or supplier OR in Project Management with an emphasis on launch/changeover activities

Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc.:

Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)

Working knowledge of SAP or comparative software

Proven understanding of Logistics process flow

Preferred Skills:

Written and verbal German language skills

Working knowledge of Material Control, Operational Management, Production Inventory Control and/or Purchasing

Sponsorship is not Available.

Mercedes-Benz