NA Logistics Planning & Kaizen Manager

DENSO; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DENSO in Maryville, TN, is seeking a seasoned Senior Logistics Planner to lead daily logistics planning operations across the North American network. You will drive Kaizen initiatives, standardize planning models, and ensure cost-effective, stable operations for plants and customers.

You will champion network design, routing standardization, and TMS enhancement projects while balancing tactical execution with strategic transformation across multi-site operations in North America.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, or related field

Tools

TMS

Job description

DENSO in Maryville, TN, is seeking a seasoned Senior Logistics Planner to lead daily logistics planning operations across the North American network. You will drive Kaizen initiatives, standardize planning models, and ensure cost-effective, stable operations for plants and customers.

You will champion network design, routing standardization, and TMS enhancement projects while balancing tactical execution with strategic transformation across multi-site operations in North America.