Daniel Wright
About Daniel Wright
Daniel Wright is a Commodity Manager at Allison Transmission, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in procurement and engineering, having held various roles at Rolls-Royce and currently at Corteva Agriscience.
Current Role at Allison Transmission
Daniel Wright serves as a Commodity Manager at Allison Transmission, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for managing the procurement of commodities essential to the company's operations. His tenure at Allison Transmission spans nine years, during which he has contributed to the company's supply chain management and strategic sourcing efforts in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Previous Experience at Rolls-Royce
Daniel Wright has extensive experience with Rolls-Royce, where he worked in various capacities over several years. His roles included Manufacturing Engineer, Strategic Buyer, and Senior Strategic Buyer from 2007 to 2015. He also participated in the Operations Leadership Development Program and held internships in Operations Strategy, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Information Technology. His cumulative experience at Rolls-Royce totals over eight years, primarily based in London, England.
Education and Academic Background
Daniel Wright completed his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering at Purdue University from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Management from Pennsylvania State University, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in engineering and procurement.
Current Position at Corteva Agriscience
In addition to his role at Allison Transmission, Daniel Wright has been working as a Senior Procurement Category Lead at Corteva Agriscience since 2019. This position involves overseeing procurement strategies and category management within the agricultural sector, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and supply chain effectiveness.