Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Truck North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Truck North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers.
Inside the Role
Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.
Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.
This role will help support Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Travel teams to professionalize our travel expense program continuing the effort to improve processes around Credit Limit, Personal Charges, and Cross Charging to Daimler Truck Financial Services. Candidate will work between Inventory / Asset Team and Accounts Payable team to drive continuous improvements as directly by the Travel Expense SME. Opportunities to learn about the process of managing inventory and assets which are significant positions on the DTNA balance sheet. Opportunity to learn how to use SAP MRP software as well as use tools like Tableau and Power BI, Microsoft Power automate.
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
Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.
Benefits include:
Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
Housing and transportation stipend
Employee resource groups
Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
Company social events
What You Drive at DTNA
Collaborate with members of the Accounts Payable, Inventory and Asset Accounting teams to gain Procure to Pay process understanding
Lead visualization project using PowerBI, Alteryx, and/or Tableau for dashboarding business solutions related to Travel Expense and Non PO purchases.
Develop and/or maintain data with respect to department metrics, including process improvement in data collection, visualization, and distribution
Develop sustainable methodology for maintenance of KPI’s
See a data/analytics project from start to completion
Share your insights and drive outcomes individually and in collaborative, encouraging environments
Identify ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality
Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting/analysis
Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs
Knowledge You Should Bring
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
Must be pursing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
Excellent documentation and organizational skills
Basic understanding of procure to pay with the goal to dive deeper with process experts
The ability to create useful and visual analytics using large amounts of data
Analytical capabilities and the ability to uncover data relationships/drivers
Ability to work through some ambiguity to identify best practices
Passion for driving positive outcomes for the business/department
Ability to analyze complex end to end processes
Self-starter with a proactive approach to learning
Strong data analytics/data toolset
CI mindset
Strong oral and written communication skills
Solid organizational skills
Creative mindset
Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Experience or familiarity with visualization software/data science tools (PowerBi, Alteryx, Tableau, etc.)
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Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.
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 to 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.