Supplier Relationship Management Specialist IV

### Tasks #### Inside the Role The Supplier Management Specialist focuses activities on improving the supplier’s overall quality and delivery performance to DTNA. Suppliers are continuously monitored through performance-based management. We strive to have the supplier achieve Master of Quality through assessing, developing, and driving continuous improvement. Supplier management specialist activities will result in higher performance in supplier delivery, quality, and lowest Total Supplier Driven Cost. #### 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 $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 to 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 at DTNA - Commodity focus includes resins, mirrors, insulation: injection mold, thermoform, composites. - Develop the supply base to ensure best overall cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance. - Work with suppliers to develop appropriate project schedules to achieve vehicle milestone objectives and KPIs. - Establish manufacturing processes to include critical characteristics and parameter controls across a broad spectrum of inputs (tooling, equipment, process capacity, capability, quality, throughput, and human development). - Collaborate with Product Strategy and Operations Planning on the Long-Range Production Plan and the capability of current suppliers to meet volume and mix. - Perform assessments by following a trigger-based performance decision matrix, providing results, and developing plans for improving the supplier’s performance. - Lead problem-solving activities at the supplier. Review and approve permanent corrective actions submitted by the supplier. Perform run-at-rate to ensure supplier capacity is sufficient. - Lead escalation processes for poor-performing suppliers. - Collaborate with procurement by providing current input on supplier quality and delivery performance while supporting the awarding process. - Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics. - Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction, and integrity. - Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects, and continuously improving the supply base. - Maintain and communicate responsible status information supporting project KPI visualization internally and externally. - Identify process waste and develop a plan with the supplier to eliminate it. #### Knowledge You Should Bring - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical field. - Four or more years of supplier management, procurement, supply chain, or changeover experience. - Four or more years of supplier quality experience, including quality system audits, PPAP, root cause and corrective actions at the supplier, statistical process control, and capacity management verification by run-at-rate. - Experience in manufacturing environments, shop floor management, or leadership roles. - Process knowledge in tooling, die and sand cast, forgings, stamping, welding, injection mold, machining, heat treatment, electronics soldering, sewing, cab and chassis components, or mechatronics. - Materials expertise in aluminum, iron, steel, resins, paint, and rubber. - Expertise in reading drawings/prints, including the ability to discuss basic GD&T. - Structured problem-solving and project management experience. - Negotiation skills. - Understanding of value stream, lean principles, identifying process waste, and eliminating it. - Manufacturing, quality, or engineering experience developing one or more of the following commodities or products: - Interior components: trim, console box, fuel tank, HVAC. - Exterior components: grills, bumpers, outer mirrors, door handles, glass. - Electrical/Electronics: audio, multimedia, ECUs, batteries, hybrid systems. - Chassis components: steering, suspension, brakes, driveline. - Powertrain: engine, axle, transmission, battery. - Body and assembly: frame, body, structural components, seats, headliners, and door trim. - Proficiency with MS365. - Executive presentation skills. - Ability to travel up to 75%, including international travel, primarily in North America. - An attached resume is required. #### Exceptional Candidates Might Have - Master’s degree. - International experience. - New model production preparation experience. - Experience managing multiple-tier 1 supplier production preparation. - Expertise in the DTNA Book of Business and Supplier Requirements, CVDS. - Experience establishing manufacturing processes, including key characteristics, tooling, equipment, and process capability. - Design feedback experience. - Fluency in Spanish and English. - Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve productivity, efficiency, or business outcomes. #### Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) Fort Mill, SC, or Portland, OR. 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. ### Additional Information - 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 candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check. - Final candidates 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 an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO - Disabled/Veterans). For 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.