Program Planning & Production Control Specialist; Inspire Talent Program

Job Description - Program Planning & Production Control Specialist (Inspire Top Talent Program) (MER
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Description

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.

We are hiring Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes‑Maybach GLS SUV to our all‑electric 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!

As part of our highly motivated program planning & production control team, you help drive the success of Mercedes‑Benz U.S. International, Inc. by shaping data‑driven and AI‑enabled processes, escalation models and reporting landscapes for the production of our premium SUVs. As an Inspire trainee and future specialist in program planning & production control, you operate at the digital interface between Operations, Supply Chain Management and Marketing & Sales, contributing directly to the delivery of the world’s most desirable vehicles.

You actively support and implement large‑scale digitalization, data analytics and AI‑driven initiatives in production control and plant steering. By transforming operational, efficiency and quality‑related KPIs into intelligent dashboards, automated solutions and predictive decision‑support tools, you enable transparent, efficient and forward‑looking plant steering. In this role, you connect operational business requirements with analytics, automation and modern business intelligence technologies while contributing to international project teams and developing solutions hands‑on.

The 14‑month trainee program, starting on July 1st, 2026, offers a tailored journey of professional growth through impactful projects in the U.S. and abroad. Supported by a top‑level mentor and dedicated training camps, you strengthen your technical, analytical and leadership skills, expand your global network and bring your pioneering mindset into real business challenges, helping shape the digital and AI‑driven future of Mercedes‑Benz premium SUV production.

After successful completion of the program, you will become a Full Time Team Member of Mercedes‑Benz, U.S. International.

Program Planning & Production Control:

• Support the Production Control & Steering (PCS) team in developing, maintaining and analyzing operational production plans aligned with plant programs.
• Contribute to ensuring efficient production flows across body, paint, assembly and automated storage systems, including inventory and model‑mix considerations.
• Lead in monitoring production performance, identify deviations and support root‑cause analyses and improvement…