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Job Description The Managed Dealer Inventory (MDI) team plays a crucial role in optimizing parts availability and inventory levels throughout the DAF dealer network. By combining data-driven insights with strong dealer relationships, MDI helps dealers improve stock availability, increase customer service levels and achieve better inventory performance. As an MDI Analyst, you will manage inventory optimization and parts availability for more than 60 DAF dealer locations across Europe. You will work directly with dealers, analyze inventory performance, influence strategic decisions and represent the MDI program both internally and externally. This role offers a unique combination of analytics, stakeholder management, international exposure and business development, making it an excellent opportunity for (young) professionals looking to grow into commercial, operational or international leadership roles. Your Challenge As an MDI Analyst, you are the trusted advisor to dealer parts managers and management teams. Through data analysis and close collaboration, you help dealers maintain the right inventory levels while maximizing customer service and parts availability. Your responsibilities include: Managing inventory optimization and parts availability for a portfolio of DAF dealers across Europe, with a primary focus on Spain and Italy. Maintaining direct contact with dealer parts managers and acting as a trusted business partner. Analyzing dealer inventory performance, service levels and stock availability to identify improvement opportunities. Providing data-driven inventory recommendations and convincing dealers to implement them, even when additional inventory investments are required. Participating in dealer meetings and presenting MDI topics, performance updates, training sessions and best practices. Delivering presentations to both operational stakeholders and senior management teams at dealer organizations. Collaborating closely with DAF Sales, local account managers and multiple departments within PACCAR Parts to achieve shared goals. Taking ownership of improvement projects focused on inventory optimization, order suggestion quality and departmental efficiency, for example creating a customer satisfaction survey, developing or improving internal and external reports, and automating key internal processes. Regularly visit dealers (approximately 10% of your time). During these visits, you provide training to parts managers, present proposals to senior management, and provide MDI performance feedback. What Makes This Role Unique? This is much more than an analytical inventory management position. You will be a key contributor, operating at the intersection of Supply Chain, Sales, Analytics and Dealers. You will work with stakeholders across many countries, cultures and departments while building a valuable international network. If you enjoy combining data analysis with relationship management and influencing business decisions, this role offers an excellent platform for long-term career growth. Your profile Bachelor or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Data Science or similar; Professional experience as a Demand Planner, Data Analyst, Inventory Planner, Supply Chain Analyst or similar is a plus; Fluent in Spanish and/or Italian, English proficiency required; Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in MS Excel; Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or Tableau is a plus; Accurate and a keen eye for details; Strong communication and presentation skills in an international environment; Ability to convince the dealers to improve inventory management and participate in MDI initiatives. Department PACCAR Parts has been a division of the global PACCAR organization and has become the leading distributor of qualitative truck parts and service concepts. PACCAR Parts exclusively distributes and sells PACCAR Genuine Parts, DAF Genuine Parts, and TRP Truck & Trailer Parts. Through the DAF Dealer Network we can provide our customers additional benefits for truck and trailer servicing and repair. Using an impressive combination of highly trained staff and the very latest IT storage and picking systems, the company's Parts Distribution Centers in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Hungary, deliver the right parts to the right destination in time. Within PACCAR Parts, the Managed Dealer Inventory (MDI) tool supports dealers to improve their stock management to reach our mutual goal of a high stock availability for the end customer. We offer At DAF you will work in an innovative and committed organization. Cooperation and responsibility are key. We offer you a career with development opportunities. You don't just choose a job, you choose for a career at DAF. Working together on a high tech product, with passion and pride. That's working at DAF. In addition to a good salary, DAF offers you the following working conditions: Mid-level/senior candidates — €4,649 to €6,613* Young Professionals (WO/Master) — starting scale from €4,649 to €5,879* Young Professionals (HBO/Bachelor) — starting scale from €3,765 to €4,490* A 36-hour workweek; 27 Vacation days and a possibility of 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours); A variable bonus, based on DAF results; A good work-life balance (due to flexible working hours); A retirement plan and group health insurance; Extensive opportunities for personal growth, such as education programs and (online) training courses. Drive your career, join DAF! Based on a 36-hour workweek Interested? If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to take this challenge, we invite you to apply! Please upload your CV and motivation. If you would like more information about the opportunity, you can contact Evy Jacobs (Recruiter) via 040 – 214 2986.

Core Responsibilities

Manage inventory optimization and parts availability for a portfolio of DAF dealers across Europe, primarily in Spain and Italy, using performance analysis to recommend improvements. Build relationships with dealer stakeholders, present recommendations and training, collaborate across PACCAR Parts and DAF teams, and lead projects to improve inventory processes and reporting.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Data Science, or a related field is required; relevant professional experience is an advantage. Candidates should have strong analytical, Excel, communication, and presentation skills, with fluency in Spanish and/or Italian and proficiency in English; SQL, Python, or Tableau experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Variable Bonus
• Flexible Working Hours
• Retirement Plan
• Group Health Insurance
• Education Programs
• Online Training Courses
• 27 Vacation Days
• 13 Additional Days Off