Materials Analyst I

Daimler Truck North America

. Support LCM Material Planning team activities related to supply chain management, change management, and project management .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management and Change Management, with a strong focus on project management, supplier negotiation, and performance tracking. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MRP systems, with a commitment to continuous improvement and effective communication.

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Supply Chain ManagementChange ManagementProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementChange ManagementProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelPivot TablesVLOOKUPMRP SystemsPerformance TrackingContinuous ImprovementSupplier Negotiation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

IMSMRP Systems

Industry Keywords

KPIE-Status Offline862 Past DueOTD%Spot PO to Missing Elements Ratio

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support LCM Material Planning team activities related to supply chain management, change management, and project management
Participate in and lead Supplier/DTNA cross-functional activities to ensure supplier performance meets stakeholder expectations
Negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, solve problems, create win-win solutions, and develop positive professional relationships
Partner with internal project management teams to ensure on-time delivery for key plant build events and changeovers
Maintain and load part parameters, create supplier Spot POs, and issue Premium Freight Authorizations as needed to protect DTNA production
Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives within the Series & Resourcing team to support LCM Material Planning process improvement
Track performance via Material Planning team reports and KPIs, including E-Status Offline, 862 Past Due, OTD%, and Spot PO to Missing Elements Ratio
Support maintenance of LCM Material Planning team training documentation
Attend supplier conferences, industry events, plant meetings, and other cross-functional alignment events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related study
0–2 years of relevant work experience in a supply chain or change management function
Working knowledge and understanding of Engineering and Supply Chain processes
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP functions
Excellent written, verbal communication, and negotiation skills required
Proficiency with IMS and/or other MRP systems
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
Must successfully complete a criminal background check
May be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
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
Wellness programs
Onsite fitness at some locations
Tuition assistance
Volunteer paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability plans