Manager, Logistics | 6090 NALP (Logistics Planning) | 1st Shift
DENSO · Maryville, Tennessee, US
Role Summary This role, within North American Logistics Planning, leads daily logistics planning operations and Kaizen initiatives across the North American...
Job description
Role Summary This role, within North American Logistics Planning, leads daily logistics planning operations and Kaizen initiatives across the North American network. The position is responsible for establishing and executing a simple, standardized, and cost-effective logistics planning model, while ensuring operational stability for plants and customers. The role focuses on network standardization, cost reduction, technology execution, and continuous improvement, balancing short-term operational needs with long-term logistics strategy and transformation. Key Responsibilities: - Lead daily logistics planning operations, including exception management, escalations, and execution support - Drive Kaizen and continuous-improvement projects to reduce complexity and improve logistics performance - Establish and deploy standard logistics planning processes, routes, and governance - Execute logistics planning strategy through network design, routing standardization, and system utilization - Lead planning-related technology initiatives, including effective use and enhancement of TMS capabilities - Translate recurring operational issues into standard, permanent solutions - Monitor logistics p...