Senior Director, Production Control & Logistics

Job Title:  Senior Director, Production Control & Logistics

Job Location: Southfield, MI

What we offer:

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. 

What you'll do:

The Director of Production Control & Logistics is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations across multiple regions. This role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods globally. The position requires strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong leadership to harmonize global standards with regional flexibility.

Strategic Leadership

• 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.

Transportation & Distribution

• Collaborate closely with regional teams to develop and execute cost-optimized transportation strategies for both standard and premium freight

Supply Chain & SIOP

• 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.

End of Life Inventory Process

• Define and manage process and governance for Last Time Buys to minimize risks and carrying costs to Veoneer

• Establish obsolescence procedures and governance

Compliance & Risk Management

• Align global logistics strategies with corporate carbon neutrality goals and ESG commitments.

• Implement supply chain resiliency plans in anticipation of unexpected geo-political events.

Supply Chain Crisis Leadership

• Provide global leadership for material sourcing and allocation during periods of constrained supply

• Develop and drive supply chain resiliency plans.

EMS Business Development

• 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.

Key Process Indicators

• Help establish and review Logistics KPIs and cost controls across global operations.

What you'll bring:

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

• 10+ years in global supply chain/logistics, with 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. JDE, QAD and/or Movex experience is a plus

• Experience in OneStream SIOP

• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work remotely and on-site across times zones with plants in Americas, Europe and Asia. Regular International Travel will be required (6-8 times/year)