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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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and 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!

Requisition Summary This position is responsible for North American Logistics Operations including direct management of Corporate Logistics Planners and the PACCAR Transportation System.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the coordination and management of shipments from PACCAR suppliers into PACCAR manufacturing locations and Parts Distribution Centers and the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives to increase the effective and efficient flow of materials to PACCAR locations. This includes all modes of transportation: truck load, less-than-truckload, and intermodal. This position monitors the performance of carriers and works closely with Division and Plant Materials, Plant Traffic Teams, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and ITD to ensure that logistics objectives are attained.

This role will be required to recognize and analyze opportunities in the supply chain and execute strategies to maximize value to PACCAR. This person will also be held accountable for developing and implementing corrective actions to mitigate the impact of any identified service issues including cost, quality or on time delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the PACCAR Transportation and Logistics Network

Develop and execute strategies to meet or exceed cost and service requirements related to supplier and carrier performance

Drive implementation of logistics network strategies across plants and divisions

Develop and maintain positive relationships with Plant / Division Materials Personnel, Purchasing, Supplier Quality and ITD

Communicate effectively with internal customers, carriers / suppliers, team members, and management.

Effectively utilize data when analyzing issues and problem solving

Develop and promote a team environment

Responsible for all aspects of team management including associate training, management, mentoring and progression development

Manage ongoing operations and improvements to logistics systems

SKILL SETS

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Research, or related field

Masters of Business Administration preferred

Experience with JIT logistics and transportation programs preferred

SAP Transportation Management System (S4 HANA) experience preferred

Experience with transportation management systems preferred

Excellent leadership skills

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Outstanding analytical skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Able to work flexible hours and travel when required

EXPERIENCE

5 to 10 years of management experience

Experience in operations, transportation, materials management, preferred

SAP experience preferred

Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

401k with up to a 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement

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

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

Paid short-and long-term disability programs

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Assistant Director Logistics Operations role is $109,000 - $191,500 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.