Parts Project Manager

Daimler Truck North America

. Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting the Aftermarket Future Fulfillment Strategy .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing transportation strategies, optimizing supply chain networks, and leading cross-functional initiatives. Proven ability to analyze cost drivers and deliver actionable recommendations that enhance delivery performance and cost competitiveness.

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Transportation Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipAnalytical Problem-SolvingBusiness Case DevelopmentStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Transportation Networks AnalysisCost Driver EvaluationFreight Rate StructuresCarrier Performance OptimizationTotal Landed Cost EvaluationDirect Ship FulfillmentSupply Chain ManagementLogistics OptimizationProject ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsChange LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Aftermarket FulfillmentSupply ChainLogisticsTransportationFreightDistribution NetworksKPI EstablishmentContinuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceSupplier Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting the Aftermarket Future Fulfillment Strategy
Develop and implement a transportation strategy for the Direct Ship channel
Optimize cost competitiveness, delivery performance, consistency, reliability, and scalability
Analyze transportation networks and cost drivers across freight rates, carriers, modes, consolidation, supplier shipping practices, and network design
Develop fact-based business cases quantifying total landed cost improvements, service benefits, investment requirements, and tradeoffs
Lead initiatives across Purchasing, Supply Chain, Transportation/Logistics, Marketing, Sales, Finance, suppliers, and dealers
Establish KPIs for transportation cost, delivery reliability, transit performance, and Direct Ship performance
Translate complex supply chain challenges and data into clear recommendations and actionable solutions
Lead strategic Future Fulfillment and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation
Deliver projects against defined targets, milestones, and business outcomes
Build stakeholder alignment and communicate recommendations and progress to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated project management and cross-functional leadership experience
Experience in transportation, logistics, freight, supply chain, or distribution networks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate cost and service tradeoffs
Experience developing business cases and translating analysis into actionable recommendations
Experience collaborating with external partners, suppliers, carriers, customers, and/or logistics providers
Strong communication and influencing skills across operational and leadership audiences
Ability to successfully lead change and deliver results in complex, cross-functional environments
5–7 years of relevant experience (exceptional candidates)
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (exceptional candidates)
Experience developing or optimizing transportation networks, freight strategies, carrier strategies, or transportation sourcing models
Knowledge of transportation cost drivers, freight rate structures, mode optimization, consolidation, and carrier performance
Experience with Direct Ship, drop-ship, decentralized fulfillment, or supplier-to-customer transportation networks
Experience evaluating total landed cost or cost-to-serve across alternative fulfillment models
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Must successfully complete a criminal background check
May be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k company contribution with company match up to 8%
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