Head of Network & Supply Chain Management
About The Position
The Head of Network & Supply Chain Management leads the integration of DTNA’s vehicle production supply chain, spanning order creation through inbound parts logistics, production scheduling, and outbound vehicle delivery. The role is responsible for the cost, coordination, and execution of inbound logistics to ensure uninterrupted production flow. Through executive oversight of supply chain planning and operations, the leader drives alignment, operational excellence, and consistent on-time delivery performance across the network. The ideal candidate will design and implement supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives - driving clarity, operational excellence, and best-in-class customer experience. The position carries full accountability for teams managing customer demand, application engineering (CAE), production scheduling, inbound logistics (IBL), strategies for third party external logistics providers (3PL), packaging, In-plant logistics standards, strategies for custom truck solutions (CTS), outbound logistics (OBL) and customer delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience across multiple supply chain functions
- Proven expertise in global logistics with a strong DT global network
- Executive procurement experience driving sourcing strategies and value creation
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience managing financial performance
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including customers, partners, and cross-functional teams
- Strong expertise in logistics networks, systems and demand fulfillment
- Demonstrated success in operational excellence and business performance
Nice To Haves
- preferred experience with P&L responsibility, particularly in complex operational or CTS-like environments
Responsibilities
- Monitor customer demand and develop production programs based on market forecasts
- Lead conversion of customer specifications into accurate, executable Bills of Material
- Oversee strategy and planning for Custom Truck Services (CTS) for value-added modifications, cost effectiveness, efficiency and growth
- Drive standardization, lead time reduction, and error-proofing in order-to-build processes
- Own end-to-end production scheduling across all assembly plants
- Balance demand, plant capacity, material availability, and operational constraint
- Drive plan stability, sequencing efficiency, and schedule adherence
- Oversee machining and component scheduling to ensure uninterrupted production flow
- Synchronize component manufacturing with final assembly requirements
- Provide commercially viable transportation network solutions to all DTNA business units
- Secure competitive, resilient supply through strategic procurement, disciplined negotiations, and robust contract management
- Safeguard risk and performance through structured governance and standardized procurement processes
- Design a holistic, scalable logistics network with a digital backbone and disciplined standards.
- Drive the transformation toward automated network solutions
- Manage inbound transportation (IBL) operations safeguarding on-time delivery
- Govern inbound network execution through strategic oversight of external logistics providers and consolidation centers (3PL)
- Build resilient supply chain capabilities and standardize logistics concepts across production plants
- Drive end-to-end packaging readiness with forward-looking planning and flawless execution to safeguard supply continuity
- Unlock value across global DT network by driving synergies and scaling high-impact opportunities company-wide
- Lead end-to-end delivery of finished trucks to dealers and customers
- Optimize transportation modes, delivery lead times, and cost
- Ensure high reliability and transparency in the order-to-delivery process
- Customer-first execution, one network – delivering superior customer experience
- Provide strategic & operational leadership across a multi-functional, multi-site organization
- Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration and alignment to deliver end-to-end value stream performance through network solutions
Benefits
- annual variable pay bonus program
- company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ holidays per calendar year
- Paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance program
- volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
