Functional Lead - Materials & Operations (L5) (2 Year Project)

Inside the Role
Lead the Materials & Operations workstream for the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017 to Dynamics 365 Business Central migration program. Lead requirements definition, solution design, testing, deployment, and stabilization activities. Coordinate SMEs and operational stakeholders across participating sites. Support the identification, evaluation, and implementation of process automation opportunities within materials, inventory, warehouse, and operational processes. Collaborate with business stakeholders, implementation partners, and technical resources to improve process efficiency, standardization, data quality, and user adoption through system capabilities, workflows, reporting, and automation solutions.
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 At DTNA
ERP Functional Leadership
Lead the Materials & Operations workstream for the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017 to Dynamics 365 Business Central migration program. Lead requirements definition, solution design, testing, deployment, and stabilization activities. Coordinate SMEs and operational stakeholders across participating sites. Support the identification, evaluation, and implementation of process automation opportunities within materials, inventory, warehouse, and operational processes. Collaborate with business stakeholders, implementation partners, and technical resources to improve process efficiency, standardization, data quality, and user adoption through system capabilities, workflows, reporting, and automation solutions.
Provide functional leadership for reporting and performance measurement activities within the workstream, ensuring business reporting requirements are incorporated into solution design, testing, and deployment activities.
Materials, Inventory & Operational Process Leadership
Lead future-state design and validation of Material Management, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, Production Material Flows, Production Order Management, Routing Management, Product Traceability, and remanufacturing-related processes.
Ensure solutions support material availability, inventory accuracy, traceability, operational efficiency, standardization, and effective inventory controls across all participating sites.
Support operational process design and manufacturing process integration activities and collaborate with Planning, Finance, Quality, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders to ensure end-to-end alignment of material, inventory, and operational processes.
Reporting, Metrics, Testing, Deployment & Adoption
Coordinate definition, validation, and implementation of reporting requirements, operational metrics, key performance indicators, dashboards, and performance reporting processes supporting materials and operational functions.
Coordinate testing, training support, cutover preparation, data validation, go-live readiness, and hypercare activities. Facilitate issue resolution and support successful business adoption.
Validate reporting outputs, master data, and operational processes throughout testing and deployment activities. Support development of standardized reporting and performance measurement practices across participating sites.
Knowledge You Should Bring (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field AND 5+ years of experience
Experience in materials management, inventory management, warehouse operations, supply chain operations, or related business functions
Experience working in manufacturing, distribution, remanufacturing, or similar operational environments
Strong knowledge of materials management, inventory management, warehouse operations, and inventory control processes.
Experience developing reporting requirements, analyzing business data, and supporting performance measurement through operational metrics and KPIs.
Understanding of material flow, replenishment, inventory accuracy, traceability, and master data management concepts.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and coordinating business stakeholders.
An attached resume is required
Exceptional Candidates Might Have (Preferred Qualifications)
Manufacturing operations experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and drive resolution of complex business and process issues.
Experience with process automation, workflow automation, warehouse scanning, or related business process improvement initiatives.
ERP implementation, upgrade, or business transformation experience.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience.
Experience supporting reporting platforms, dashboards, and operational analytics solutions.
Experience with remanufacturing, production planning, warehouse management, or inventory optimization processes.
Lean, Six Sigma, CPIM, CSCP, or similar certifications.
Finance, costing, or inventory valuation knowledge.
Basic proficiency with AI-enabled workplace tools and technologies
Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Byesville, OH US, Detroit, MI 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