Overview
North America Logistics Planning (NALP) Manager Jobs in Maryville, TN at DENSO
Title: North America Logistics Planning (NALP) Manager
Company: DENSO
Location: Maryville, TN
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
- Reduced network complexity (routes, carriers, non-standard processes)
- Increased utilization of standardized routes and planning models
- Measurable logistics cost reduction through planning and network simplification
- Successful execution of Kaizen and logistics technology initiatives
- Improved planning capability and scalability across North America
Qualifications & Experience
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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
Travel Requirement
Less than 10% travel, based on project and implementation nee
