Head of Supply Chain and In-Plant Logistics Readiness

Inside the Role

The Head of Supply Chain and In-Plant Logistics Readiness is accountable for the strategy, design, realization, and launch of the end-to-end supply chain and in-plant logistics model for DTNA’s new production facility.

During the project phase, this role will lead the development and implementation of lean, integrated, and scalable logistics processes across inbound and outbound operations, including transportation, receiving, warehousing, inventory management, point-of-use delivery, and customer fulfillment. The position leverages automation, digital supply chain solutions, and advanced technologies to drive operational excellence and end-to-end visibility.

The role ensures processes, systems, infrastructure, equipment, automation, packaging, and organizational capabilities are fully integrated into the plant design and launch plan, delivering measurable efficiency while remaining safe, flexible, and resilient.

This position will be relocated to DTNA’s new production facility. This position will assume responsibility for the in-plant logistics organization at the start of production (SOP).

The ideal candidate is a strategic, technology-forward, and execution-focused leader with demonstrated success in logistics transformation, automation and digital deployment, operational launches, team development, and translating innovative concepts into sustainable performance.

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.

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year;
Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

• 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
• Lead outbound logistics readiness strategies to ensure seamless customer deliveries, optimize outbound transportation and distribution networks
• Ensure efficient material flow from supplier delivery and receiving through warehousing, sequencing, and delivery to the point of use
• Establish lean, technology-enabled standards for yard, dock, receiving, storage, line feeding, replenishment, kitting, staging, and return flows
• Oversee warehouse layouts, storage strategies, and capacity requirements
• Ensure digitally enabled material-control processes that deliver high inventory accuracy
• Ensure packaging readiness, including specification, validation, implementation, inventory planning, supplier integration, and automation compatibility
• Champion lean logistics to eliminate non-value-added activity
• Advance automation, technology, and analytics to…