Materials Manager

Paccar; Plum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 119,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR Parts is seeking a senior supply chain leader to ensure right parts are in the right place at the right time across North America and Panama. You will head a team of managers and planners, collaborating with suppliers, distribution centers, and internal teams to optimize inventory and product flows.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting input, and continuous improvement of processes. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential to drive world-class performance in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years of supply chain management, inventory control, or operations experience
• 4+ years of supervisory to mid-level management experience
• Experience with SAP or JDA planning systems desired
• Six Sigma experience desired
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage under difficult and stressful situations
• Experience implementing cost-saving initiatives
• Advanced PC and database skills with data from diverse sources

Responsibilities

• Oversee order management of product shipping to PACCAR Parts distribution centers across North America and Panama
• Lead managers whose teams are responsible for forecasting demand, supplier management, and execution of strategic projects
• Develop material planning strategic direction and lead internal projects related to strategic initiatives
• Benchmark with other companies and drive systems/process improvements for inventory optimization
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Materials to meet annual departmental goals and metrics
• Make recommendations on yearly departmental budgets
• Communicate with suppliers, internal customers, and PACCAR Parts senior management on aftermarket supply chain matters
• Support other departments at PACCAR with supply chain issue resolution

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory control

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Master’s Degree desired

Tools

SAP

JDA planning

Job description

Requisition Summary

This role's responsibility is to ensure that PACCAR Parts has the right parts, at the right place, at the right time in the aftermarket supply chain for North America. This is accomplished through leading a team of managers and planners who collaborate with suppliers, our distribution centers, and internal teams to manage inventory and ensure product flows as expected.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Responsible for order management of product shipping to PACCAR Parts distribution centers across North America and Panama as well as products that ship directly from our suppliers to the dealer network.
• Leads a team of managers whose teams are responsible for ordering based on forecasted demand, supplier management, and execution of strategic projects to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Responsible for developing material planning strategic direction and leading internal projects related to the execution of those strategic initiatives.
• Benchmarks with other companies and brings forward systems/process improvements to ensure continued excellence in inventory optimization and planning systems.
• Works with the Assistant Director of Materials to exceed yearly departmental goals and metrics for world class supply chain performance.
• Responsible for recommendations regarding the development of yearly departmental budgets.
• Communicates and collaborates with Suppliers, Internal Customers, and PACCAR Parts Senior Management on matters relating to the aftermarket supply chain.
• Supports other departments at PACCAR with resolution of issues in the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required – Master’s Degree desired
• 7+ Years of supply chain management, inventory control, or operations experience
• 4+ Years of supervisory to mid-level management experience.
• Previous SAP, JDA planning experience desired
• Six Sigma Experience desired
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage under difficult and stressful situations.
• Experience implementing and executing cost savings initiatives.
• Advanced PC and database skills with ability to understand data from a variety of sources.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR Benefits:
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match

• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement

• Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

• Paid short and long-term disability programs

• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

• This position is eligible for a holiday gift
  

Salary Range:

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this position is $119,100 - $168,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Additional Information:

• PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

• PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer

• PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.

Division Information

PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world. This includes 21 distribution centers globally that support 2,300 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers. Aftermarket support includes world class customer centers that deliver industry leading uptime in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for dealers and customers.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!