Senior Director, Production Control, Logistics

Veoneer

Senior Director leading logistics and supply chain operations at Veoneer Safety Systems. Overseeing global operations and optimizing processes for raw materials and finished goods.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeSouthfield • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
Collaborate closely with regional teams to develop and execute cost-optimized transportation strategies for both standard and premium freight
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.
Define and manage process and governance for Last Time Buys to minimize risks and carrying costs to Veoneer
Align global logistics strategies with corporate carbon neutrality goals and ESG commitments.
Implement supply chain resiliency plans in anticipation of unexpected geo-political events.
Provide global leadership for material sourcing and allocation during periods of constrained supply.
Develop and drive supply chain resiliency plans.
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.
Help establish and review Logistics KPIs and cost controls across global operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development and growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementlogistics optimizationLean Six Sigmacontinuous improvementmaterial planninginventory managementtransportation strategiesLast Time Buys managementsourcing and allocationsupply chain resiliency

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationcollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptabilitycross-cultural communicationtime management