Materials & MRO Inventory Supervisor II

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company contribution with company

Non-elective company contribution

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance and volunteer paid/

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. seeks a data-driven Materials & MRO Inventory Manager to lead planning, control, and optimization of MRO materials across the Redford Campus and Detroit Logistics Center.

You will own inventory, partner with maintenance, operations, purchasing, and finance, and drive improvements to support world-class manufacturing performance. The role emphasizes supply chain, inventory management, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 5–7 years in inventory management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in MRO inventory management and material planning.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as MAXIMO, SAP, or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage all MRO materials for Redford Campus and Detroit Logistics Center.
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability for maintenance, production, facilities, and operations.
• Develop and execute inventory strategies balancing service levels, lead times, and working capital.
• Monitor inventory health, address shortages, excess inventory, obsolescence, and spare parts risks.
• Establish reorder points, safety stock, min/max, and replenishment strategies.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply chain

Operations management

Manufacturing operations

MRO inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA or significant Business Management experience

Tools

MAXIMO

SAP

Oracle

Job description

## Materials & MRO Inventory Supervisor IIApply: Onsite: Detroit, MI US: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 2, 2026 (11 days left to apply): DT-19141**Inside the Role**Are you passionate about ensuring operations run seamlessly and without interruption? We are seeking a highly motivated Materials & 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****Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 – $133,000 USD**Pay offered 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 & Material Availability** Own and manage all Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials utilized at the Redford Campus and Detroit Logistics Center.* Ensure uninterrupted material availability to support maintenance, production, facilities, tooling, and operational requirements while minimizing inventory-related downtime risks.* Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance service levels, lead times, demand variability, and working capital objectives.* Monitor inventory health and proactively address shortages, excess inventory, obsolescence, and critical spare parts risks.* Establish and maintain appropriate reorder points, safety stock levels, min/max parameters, and replenishment strategies.*Inventory Control & Compliance** Maintain inventory valuation within established financial targets and business objectives.* Ensure inventory management practices comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all applicable corporate policies.* Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.* Develop and maintain inventory governance processes, material master data integrity, and inventory standard work.* Lead initiatives to improve inventory accuracy, material traceability, and inventory visibility across sites.*Supplier & Service Provider Management** Oversee performance and contractual compliance of MRO service providers and suppliers.* Monitor key performance indicators including service levels, fill rates, inventory accuracy, responsiveness, and cost performance.* Collaborate with suppliers and service providers to improve material availability, reduce lead times, and optimize inventory investments.* Support supplier performance reviews and corrective action plans when performance targets are not achieved.*Purchasing & Financial Stewardship** Partner with Global Indirect Purchasing (GIP) to ensure compliance with purchasing policies, sourcing strategies, approved suppliers, and negotiated pricing agreements.* Identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership through inventory optimization, standardization, and sourcing initiatives.* Support budget planning, forecasting, and inventory valuation reporting activities.* Analyze inventory trends and develop recommendations to improve inventory turns and working capital performance.*Operational Partnership & Continuous Improvement** Work closely with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Safety, and Engineering teams to understand operational requirements and future material needs.* Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.* Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management, material flow, warehouse processes, and service excellence.* Support plant reliability and operational excellence initiatives through effective management of critical spare parts and consumable inventories.*Safety & Training** Ensure all MRO service providers adhere to company safety, environmental, and training requirements.* Promote safe material handling, storage, and inventory management practices.* Support compliance with regulatory, environmental, and workplace safety standards.**Knowledge You Should Bring*** 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*** 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.#LI-DC1#LI-ONSITE**Where We Work**This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.**Schedule Type:**OnsiteAt 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