Materials Project Liaison SG 25

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 high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.  PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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!

PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR MX engines bring a new level of innovation through quality, exceptional reliability, and proven performance. In more than 50 years, PACCAR has delivered over one million engines globally, providing innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to superior performance. Join our best-in-class team today through the following opportunity:

Requisition Summary

 

This role is responsible for coordinating product change projects for the Materials Department. This role will serve as a liaison between the different departments within the organization ensuring successful project implementation while minimizing implementation costs. 
 

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Coordinate the successful implementation of new projects
• Monitor and track project new part release
• Analyze and propose optimal implementation dates for new parts
• Coordinate implementation dates with planners and suppliers to ensure on time delivery to assembly
• Ensure new part availability
• Review and ensure requirements are adequately reflected in Bill of materials
• Review and ensure SAP is accurately calculating requirements
• Ensure requirements are successfully transmitted to supply base
• Generate E-buys for project parts
• Develop strategies to minimize surplus and obsolete parts related to project parts
• Build safety stock banks when necessary
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing and Quality to set up new parts in the system
• Coordinate with other Divisions
• Coordinate new part implementation with Material Handling (packaging, returnable containers)
• Monitor, track and report project milestones and readiness
• Support all material related activities associated to the project
• Track and monitor S&O exposure
• S&O mitigation strategies (return to vendor, rework, sales, etc)
• Develop metrics to monitor project progress

Qualifications & Skills
 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of Materials Experience in MRP/ERP/SAP environments is required 
• Supplier Management Experience preferred
• Education/Training Desired: MBA preferred, Black Belt certification
• Language Skills: Preference is given to fluency in Dutch, German, Spanish, or French
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of advanced systems and database management preferred
• Experience working with high-performance work teams
• Working knowledge of SAP in Planning and Material Handling required
• Candidate must be able to operate independently and with little guidance
• Must be a positive contributor to a team environment
• Candidate must be self-motivated, well-organized, flexible, and able to handle the pressure of a high-volume operation
• Ability to work flexible work schedule - shift may need to be earlier from time to time to support expediting parts from the European Union supply base
• Demonstrated knowledge of Six-Sigma, Kaizen, and/or continuous improvement concepts, Six-Sigma Green Belt Or Black Belt training certification Preferred

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

Additional Job Board Information
 

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from the time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
• A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
• Comprehensive paid time off- minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time. 

General Description of any Other Compensation

       ●         This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

       ●         This position offers relocation assistance benefits.

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

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.