Inside the Role

The 2nd Shift Receiving and Planning Coordinator serves as the primary receiving contact on second shift and is responsible for managing inbound and outbound material flow, shipment tracking, receiving documentation, inventory transactions, and supplier compliance activities to support uninterrupted production operations. The position supports critical material shortages, expedited shipments, and production-impacting supply issues while communicating production risks, material shortages, and delivery concerns to appropriate stakeholders. The coordinator is responsible for second-shift follow-up on urgent material concerns and providing a detailed shift handoff to first shift to ensure continuity of operations.

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.

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What You Drive at DTNA

Receiving & Material Control

• Serve as the second-shift point of contact for critical material shortages, expedited shipments, and urgent delivery issues impacting production.

• Investigate missing materials, shipment delays, and receiving discrepancies, coordinating resolution with carriers, suppliers, planners, and logistics personnel as needed.

• Document and communicate all open shortages, expedites, and receiving-related issues through a detailed shift handoff to first shift.

• Coordinate and track inbound and outbound shipments, including critical and expedited deliveries.

• Process and maintain purchase orders, invoices, debits, chargebacks, and material transfer (MT) transactions.

• Monitor freight shortages, investigate discrepancies, file freight claims, and coordinate resolution with carriers and planners.

• Manage ASN (Advance Shipping Notice) compliance, including non-compliance tracking and chargeback administration.

• Maintain receiving documentation and reports, including bills of lading, packing slips, shipment records, past-due reports, and weekly transfer reports.

• Locate and verify incoming materials, support dock operations, and ensure proper material routing.

• Monitor air freight activity and maintain shipment tracking records.

• Support inventory accuracy through transaction processing and audit compliance activities.

Planning & Logistics Support

• Monitor critical shortages, Hot Lists, expedited materials, and recovery plans during second shift.

• Escalate production-impacting shortages and delivery risks to planners, supervisors, and leadership as appropriate.

• Purchase piece parts for truck modifications utilizing SAP, Paragon, P Card and IMS.

• Review shortage lists, daily reports, and SRs to prioritize and expedite critical material requirements.

• Maintain forecast and work with Plant controlled vendors and Gastonia PMP to improve delivery timing and meet on-time delivery commitments.

• Open Material Transfers (MTs) from various TMP locations based on quotes/requirements.

• Provide materials support to shop floor team leaders and supervisors.

• Review inventory management system to ensure sufficient on-hand quantities of parts and reorder as needed. Work stock replenishment system (update reason codes and answers).

• Create vendor Charge Backs.

• Review and order parts due to spec changes.

• Control excess inventory and process material disposition analysis.

• Process work orders for Parts Distribution Center (PDC) and truck requirements.

• Work with Accounts Payable and vendor to ensure timely payments, and to clear vendor debits.

• Assist Corporate LCM group with materials requirements for upcoming Changeover & PreSeries.

• Review and expedite Major components.

• Assist CAE with Mt Holly TMP schedule, string of pearls, plant constraints.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA and 2-4 years of relevant experience OR 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• Experience in receiving, inventory control, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing operations, including material shortage management and expedited shipments.

• Ability to prioritize critical issues independently during second-shift operations and communicate status through detailed shift handoffs.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP or IMS.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience with transportation coordination, material planning, procurement support, shortage management, supplier follow-up, and production-focused manufacturing operations.

• Knowledge of ASN compliance processes, freight claims management, inventory transactions, and supplier compliance programs.

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations.

Additional Requirements

• Position is assigned to second shift and must be able to support production needs during scheduled second-shift operating hours.

• Must be able to communicate and document detailed shift handoffs to ensure continuity between shifts.

• Must be able to prioritize and resolve material shortages, expedited shipments, and receiving issues in support of production requirements on second shift.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Mount Holly, NC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

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.