Manager, Logistics | 6090 NALP (Logistics Planning) | 1st Shift

DENSO • Maryville, TN

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply-chain planning
• 3+ years of experience in leadership or project leadership roles
• Experience in logistics planning, network optimization, or transportation management systems
• Proven ability to deliver cost reduction through standardization and process improvement

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or automotive logistics experience
• Lean, Kaizen, or continuous-improvement background
• Experience leading logistics technology or TMS enhancement initiatives
• Strong capability in balancing operational execution with strategic improvement work
• Experience working in complex, multi-site North American operations

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager