Supply Chain Planning Analyst I: Data-Driven Scheduler

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company contribution with company

6% match plus 3-7% age-based company

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Vendor Scheduler to ensure on-time delivery of purchased components to support production and distribution operations. This role manages supplier schedules through EDI and manual scheduling, balancing material availability with inventory targets and premium freight considerations.

The position collaborates with the Consolidation Center, parts distribution, and internal Machining departments while using data analysis to identify supply risks, resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Business, or a related field and 0-2 years of relevant experience, is required.
• Working knowledge of supply chain planning, material scheduling, inventory management, and supplier delivery concepts.
• Ability to use analytical and quantitative methods to interpret data, assess performance, and support sound decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and develop effective short-term and long-term actions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requirements, exercise judgment within established procedures, and respond effectively to changing conditions.
• An attached resume is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier schedules and ensure purchased components are available in the required quantities and at the required time to support operational demand.
• Analyze and adjust ERP parameters to meet production needs based on fluctuating customer demand, lead time and other factors.
• Execute and maintain EDI and manual scheduling processes, verifying that schedule requirements are accurate, timely, and clearly communicated.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and material availability; identify shortages, late deliveries, and other risks that could affect operations.
• Coordinate material flow in support of the Consolidation Center, parts distribution, and internal Machining departments.
• Manage domestic/international supply base for relevant aggregates
• Balance component availability with inventory-value objectives and premium-freight targets, escalating risks and trade-offs as appropriate.
• Control on hand inventory for multiple assembly plants in US and Mexico
• Assemble and analyze supply chain data to evaluate performance, identify trends, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and implement practical short-term containment actions and longer-term solutions within defined policies, procedures, and business requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery issues, communicate priorities, and maintain alignment on recovery actions.
• Maintain clear documentation of supply issues, decisions, recovery plans, and follow-up actions to support execution and accountability.
• Analyze material flow processes seeking opportunities for improvement based on lean/six sigma concepts
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen scheduling, inventory, delivery, and issue-resolution processes.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Resume required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Engineering / Logistics / Business

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Vendor Scheduler to ensure on-time delivery of purchased components to support production and distribution operations. This role manages supplier schedules through EDI and manual scheduling, balancing material availability with inventory targets and premium freight considerations.

The position collaborates with the Consolidation Center, parts distribution, and internal Machining departments while using data analysis to identify supply risks, resolve