Detroit Diesel Corporation
Supply Chain Generalist Support III
Tooele, United States
- Senior
- Full time
- Hybrid
About the role
Inside the Role
As a key member of our supply chain team, this role plays a vital part in ensuring the seamless flow of materials that support our monthly production goals. The primary focus of this role is creating, managing, and maintaining production bills of materials and their established approval workflows in collaboration with engineering and controlling. You’ll also help troubleshoot, develop, and improve Navision ERP processes that support manufacturing, while managing planning responsibilities for several lower-volume product lines. With a strong focus on sourcing and the manufacture of automotive components, this position extends beyond transactional manufacturing into supplier performance management—working closely with vendors to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness. You’ll join a collaborative and agile team that values precision, proactive communication, and continuous improvement. Our department is currently focused on enhancing procurement and manufacturing processes through technology and data-driven decision-making. This is a great opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
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
What You Drive at DTNA
- Create, maintain, and manage approval workflows for production bills of materials
- Partner with engineering and controlling to ensure BOM accuracy and support cost-roll activities
- Troubleshoot and improve Navision ERP processes supporting manufacturing
- Manage material planning for assigned lower-volume product lines
- Place and manage material orders, resolve shortages, and coordinate critical expedites
- Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in delivery, quality, cost, and compliance
- Communicate material availability and resolve supplier or product issues with internal teams
- Support standardized purchasing and manufacturing processes, special projects, and cross-functional activities
Knowledge You Should Bring
Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years of related experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with ERP systems; Navision experience preferred
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
- An attached resume is required
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
- Training & Methodologies: Exposure to Supply Chain Management and World Class Manufacturing principles is highly desirable. Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing practices is a strong asset.
- Technology & Tools: Experience with BOM management, material planning, manufacturing ERP systems, or Navision.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of internal teams and external supplier representatives.
- Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated strength in analytical reasoning and problem-solving, with the ability to assess complex situations and drive effective solutions.
- Self-Management: Highly self-directed and capable of managing multiple purchasing assignments with minimal supervision, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- 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) the following location(s)-
Tooele, UT US. 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.
At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.
That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.
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 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
- EEO - Disabled/Veterans
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.