What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement & Project Analyst position at Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC?
Inside the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Continuous Improvement & Project Analyst to support DTFS North America improvement and transformation initiatives.
This role focuses on supporting continuous improvement efforts, coordinating project activities, and contributing to AI-enabled and automation initiatives across financial services processes, including Operations, Risk, Finance, IT, and HR for North America markets.
The Analyst will assist with data analysis, process documentation, project tracking, and reporting, helping teams improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and strengthen operational consistency.
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
Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And experience
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 15 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
What You Drive At DTFS
Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Charlotte, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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.
Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between.
To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.
Additional Information
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
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Continuous Improvement & Project Analyst to support DTFS North America improvement and transformation initiatives.
This role focuses on supporting continuous improvement efforts, coordinating project activities, and contributing to AI-enabled and automation initiatives across financial services processes, including Operations, Risk, Finance, IT, and HR for North America markets.
The Analyst will assist with data analysis, process documentation, project tracking, and reporting, helping teams improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and strengthen operational consistency.
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
Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And experience
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 15 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
What You Drive At DTFS
- Continuous Improvement Support
- Assist in documenting and mapping end-to-end financial services processes.
- Help identify inefficiencies, rework, and opportunities for standardization or automation.
- Support Lean and structured problem-solving activities led by senior team members.
- Collect, track, and maintain performance metrics and KPIs aligned to operational goals.
- Project Coordination & Execution Support
- Support cross-functional initiatives by tracking actions, milestones, and deliverables.
- Maintain project plans, timelines, status updates, and basic risk or issue logs.
- Assist with meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-ups.
- Contribute to operational readiness activities for system changes or process updates.
- Help prepare presentation materials and summaries for leadership reviews.
- AI & Automation Exposure
- Support identification of processes that may benefit from automation or analytics.
- Assist AI, IT, or analytics teams with data gathering, documentation, and testing activities.
- Help track adoption and basic performance metrics for AI-enabled or automated solutions.
- Support change management and communication activities related to new tools or workflows.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Data Analytics, or related field.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in operations, business analysis, project coordination, or continuous improvement.
- Exposure to structured work environments or cross-functional teams.
- Basic understanding of process improvement, project management, or data analysis concepts.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to work with data and create clear summaries.
- Strong organization, communication, and follow-through skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive operational or customer information appropriately.
- Introductory knowledge of Lean, process improvement, or project management methods.
- Exposure to automation tools, reporting platforms, or AI-enabled solutions.
- Experience supporting teams across different functions or geographies.
- Interest in continuous improvement, analytics, or digital transformation.
- Consistent support of multiple improvement or project initiatives.
- Reliable project tracking, documentation, and reporting.
- Contribution to at least one automation or AI-enabled initiative.
- Demonstrated learning and application of continuous improvement and project skills.
- Positive feedback from project leads and cross-functional partners.
Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Charlotte, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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.
Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between.
To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.
Additional Information
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting
- Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
- 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
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