Materials & MRO Inventory Supervisor II

Tasks

Inside the Role

Are you passionate about ensuring operations run seamlessly and without interruption? We are seeking a highly motivated Materials and MRO Inventory Manager to lead the planning, control, and optimization of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials across the Redford Campus and Detroit Logistics Center.

In this critical role, you will serve as the strategic owner of MRO inventory, ensuring maintenance, manufacturing, facilities, and operations teams have the right materials available at the right time while maintaining strong inventory controls, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance. You will partner closely with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, Finance, Safety, and external service providers to drive material availability, inventory accuracy, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives that support world-class manufacturing performance.

This position is ideal for a data-driven supply chain, inventory, or operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about improving processes, reducing downtime risk, and enhancing operational efficiency.

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

The position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 to $133,000 USD. Pay offered is dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include: - Annual bonus program - 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as 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 and wellness programs - Onsite fitness (at some locations) - Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off - Short-term and long-term disability plans

What You Drive

MRO Inventory Management and Material Availability

Responsibilities include: - Owning and managing all Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials utilized at the Redford Campus and Detroit Logistics Center - Ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support maintenance, production, facilities, tooling, and operational requirements while minimizing inventory-related downtime risks - Developing and executing inventory strategies that balance service levels, lead times, demand variability, and working capital objectives - Monitoring inventory health and proactively addressing shortages, excess inventory, obsolescence, and critical spare parts risks - Establishing and maintaining appropriate reorder points, safety stock levels, min/max parameters, and replenishment strategies

Inventory Control and Compliance

Responsibilities include: - Maintaining inventory valuation within established financial targets and business objectives - Ensuring inventory management practices comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and corporate policies - Driving inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, root cause analysis, and corrective actions - Developing and maintaining inventory governance processes, material master data integrity, and inventory standard work - Leading initiatives to improve inventory accuracy, material traceability, and inventory visibility across sites

Supplier and Service Provider Management

Responsibilities include: - Overseeing performance and contractual compliance of MRO service providers and suppliers - Monitoring key performance indicators including service levels, fill rates, inventory accuracy, responsiveness, and cost performance - Collaborating with suppliers and service providers to improve material availability, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory investments - Supporting supplier performance reviews and corrective action plans when performance targets are not achieved

Purchasing and Financial Stewardship

Responsibilities include: - Partnering with Global Indirect Purchasing (GIP) to ensure compliance with purchasing policies, sourcing strategies, approved suppliers, and negotiated pricing agreements - Identifying opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership through inventory optimization, standardization, and sourcing initiatives - Supporting budget planning, forecasting, and inventory valuation reporting activities - Analyzing inventory trends and developing recommendations to improve inventory turns and working capital performance

Operational Partnership and Continuous Improvement

Responsibilities include: - Working closely with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Safety, and Engineering teams to understand operational requirements and future material needs - Utilizing data analytics and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making - Leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management, material flow, warehouse processes, and service excellence - Supporting plant reliability and operational excellence initiatives through effective management of critical spare parts and consumable inventories

Safety and Training

Responsibilities include: - Ensuring all MRO service providers adhere to company safety, environmental, and training requirements - Promoting safe material handling, storage, and inventory management practices - Supporting compliance with regulatory, environmental, and workplace safety standards

Knowledge You Should Bring

Requirements include: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered - Technical degrees require an MBA or significant Business Management experience - Non-technical degrees require significant manufacturing or maintenance experience - 5-7 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing operations, maintenance support, or materials management - Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, or industrial environment - Strong understanding of MRO inventory management principles, material planning, and inventory control methodologies - Knowledge of maintenance, machining, assembly, and manufacturing processes - Experience managing supplier relationships and service provider performance

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

Preferred qualifications include: - APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification - Experience with ERP systems such as MAXIMO, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent inventory management platforms - Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and inventory optimization techniques - Experience managing large-scale MRO inventories in a manufacturing environment - Familiarity with spare parts management and maintenance reliability practices

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) Detroit, MI, US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule type: onsite.

Additional Information

Details include: - This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders - Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application - Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check - Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen - Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions - Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status - For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935

Qualifications

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