Supply Chain & In-Plant Logistics Planning Manager (New Plant Readiness)

Inside the Role

The Manager, Supply Chain & In-Plant Logistics Planning leads the design, implementation, launch, and stabilization of end-to-end supply chain and in-plant logistics model for DTNA’s new production facility.

The role defines how materials are transported, received, stored, handled, sequenced, and delivered to production. Scope includes inbound transportation, 3PL, material flow, packaging, warehousing, line feeding, logistics equipment, staffing, inventory controls, material quality, scrap, reverse logistics, and pre-series material.

Working within DTNA’s Commercial Vehicle Development System (CVDS), the manager leads a logistics planning team and partners across Manufacturing, Engineering, Transportation, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, IT, and external providers. The position ensures logistics concepts are safe, efficient, scalable, cost-effective, and ready for operation.

Accountability extends from concept development through commissioning, ramp-up, stabilization, and transition to sustainable operations.

This position will be relocated to DTNA’s new production facility. DTNA is currently evaluating multiple potential locations for the facility.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $128,000 - $164,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​

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Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; eligible for the use of a company vehicle; 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age.; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

Supply Chain and Logistics Planning

• Lead the new facility’s supply chain and in-plant logistics strategy, centered on efficiency, automation, digitalization, and scalability
• Develop and execute holistic supply chain strategies that connect suppliers, transportation, in-plant logistics, warehousing, and operations, ensuring end-to-end visibility, operational excellence, and network optimization
• Drive game-changing supply chain solutions including 3PL strategies, supplier park integration, digital visibility platforms, and logistics network optimizations
• Define the end-to-end supply chain and in-plant logistics concept in alignment with Commercial Vehicle Development System requirements and project quality gates.
• Design receiving, storage, picking, sequencing, replenishment, line-feeding, point-of-use, and material-return processes.
• Define material-flow routes, inventory strategies, space, staffing, equipment, infrastructure, and service requirements.
• Translate supply chain strategy and future-state concepts into practical plant processes, layouts, equipment requirements, standards, and implementation plans.
• Ensure concepts meet safety, quality, capacity, cost, flexibility, and operational-readiness targets.

Packaging, Material Flow, and Equipment

• Develop packaging strategies, standards, and specifications for new products, imported parts, supplier packaging, and returnable containers.
• Ensure packaging protects material quality and en...

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