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 performance, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions
Partner with Operations, IT, Procurement, and plant leadership to align planning strategy and execution
Lead and develop a team balancing daily operations and Kaizen activities
Key Targets & Outcomes
Stable daily logistics planning performance with reduced escalations