Senior Director, Production Control & Logistics

Veoneer Safety Systems USA•Southfield, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Veoneer Safety Systems is the world leader in Automotive Electronic Safety Systems. Veoneer’s scalable, best-in-class restraint control systems are mitigating the effects of a car crash. To date, we have delivered more than 1 billion devices to car manufacturers globally. Veoneer Safety Systems has an international and collaborative team of 2,700 employees in 11 countries. We empower our people and are dedicated to their professional development and growth. Veoneer Safety Systems – Protect Everyone in Every Crash.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field
10+ years in global supply chain/logistics
at least 5 years in a leadership role within automotive manufacturing
Expertise in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement
Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and automotive logistics
Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced logistics technologies
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to work remotely and on-site across times zones with plants in Americas, Europe and Asia

Nice To Haves

JDE, QAD and/or Movex experience is a plus
Experience in OneStream SIOP

Responsibilities

Develop and implement global logistics strategies aligned with corporate objectives and automotive industry standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, minimize carbon footprint and improve service levels.
Collaborate closely with regional teams to develop and execute cost-optimized transportation strategies for both standard and premium freight.
Lead Implementation of OneStream based Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes to balance demand, capacity, and inventory for on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery.
Optimize material planning using ERP systems to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
Standardize Logistics processes and methods in Veoneer plants.
Establishing 3PL solutions, as appropriate.
Define and manage process and governance for Last Time Buys to minimize risks and carrying costs to Veoneer.
Establish obsolescence procedures and governance.
Align global logistics strategies with corporate carbon neutrality goals and ESG commitments.
Implement supply chain resiliency plans in anticipation of unexpected geo-political events.
Provide global leadership for material sourcing and allocation during periods of constrained supply.
Develop and drive supply chain resiliency plans.
Develop key Logistics competencies to support EMS Opportunities with new customers including BOM & AVL Management, EDI Onboarding and establishing inventory best practices for a variety of industries/customers.
Help establish and review Logistics KPIs and cost controls across global operations.