Capacity Management Specialist

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!

The best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating. 

Only one thing will never change – It will wear a star.

The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we're hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes’ luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles. Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined. 

MBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and life insurance, 401(k) matching program and defined contribution retirement plan, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, and paid holidays. Further on-site MBUSI resources such as childcare, medical center and fitness center are available for all to utilize. 

Our Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 

Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace.  Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future!

Purpose of the Position:

Under general supervision, this position manages supplier capacities & supplier readiness of purchased part production for MBUSI vehicle production by proactively steering supplier industrialization in the project phase and evaluating associated risks. Leading crisis management and manage shortages related to capacity bottlenecks.

Essential Functions: 

Manage supplier activities with the following scope of work (but not limited to):
- Safeguard current & future production volume of purchased parts for MBUSI.
- Analyze production capacities and identify countermeasures for bottleneck processes.
- Evaluate material flow output efficiency at supply base incl. supply chain management.
- Negotiate and track adjustments at suppliers (tool, equipment, headcount) due to production volume fluctuations.
- Identify issues, develop countermeasures and track measures to completion and/or escalation to management. 
- Drive decision making process on supplier relevant investments within MBUSI & Mercedes-Benz worldwide and present to a steering committee for decision by aligning with all relevant parties (e.g. Sales, Purchasing, Supplier Quality).
- Create formal status and decision making reports for steering committees up to MBC Board level (e.g. for critical series supplier topics, new project status and creation of audit reports as well as decision making reports).
- Ensure shipment of correct quality level in the right quantity in the requested time at supplier base. 
- Confirm necessity of investment (e.g. correct amount of equipment, manpower, packing and overtime).
- Support crisis management for short-term and long-term shortages at supplier. 
- Organize and lead on-site evaluations of supplier using Mercedes Benz guides and processes, such as Logistics Process Analysis (LPA), Mercedes-Benz Logistics Audits (DLA) or Audits according to the Association of German Automotive Industry (VDA): 
• Identify logistics process issues. 
• Evaluate supplier logistics capability. 
• Track agreed countermeasures with supplier. 
• Organize and conduct follow-up visits to ensure implementation. 

Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws.  Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to management, including your supervisor, or the Safety Department.
Work safely 100% of the time.

Perform other duties as required.