About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within the Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Asset Accounting teams. You will help professionalize the travel expense program and improve processes involving credit limits, personal charges, and cross-charging to Daimler Truck Financial Services. You will work closely with the Travel Expense SME and the Inventory/Asset team to drive continuous improvements and gain a deep understanding of procure-to-pay processes.
What you'll do#
- Lead a visualization project using Power BI, Alteryx, or Tableau to create dashboards for travel expenses and non-PO purchases.
- Develop and maintain department metrics and establish a sustainable methodology for tracking KPIs.
- Manage data/analytics projects from start to finish, identifying ways to improve data reliability and quality.
- Collaborate with team members to share insights and drive outcomes.
- Support efforts to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
- Learn to use SAP MRP software alongside various data tools.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s program or higher, or graduation within the last year, in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience or familiarity with visualization software such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Tableau.
- Analytical skills to uncover data relationships and drivers.
- Ability to work through ambiguity to identify best practices.
- Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
- A proactive approach to learning and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This position is not open to visa sponsorship.
About Daimler Truck North America
Daimler Truck North America operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG. Founded in 1942, the company produces heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks along with specialized commercial vehicles. It manages brands such as Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, and Thomas Built Buses from its headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The firm also supplies diesel engines and components while maintaining a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
How to get in at Daimler Truck North America
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