Joe Burgdorf, P.E., MBA
About Joe Burgdorf, P.E., MBA
Joe Burgdorf, P.E., MBA, serves as the Indirect Procurement Senior Manager for Logistics & Supply Chain at Navistar Inc. He has extensive experience in engineering and supply chain management, having previously held various roles at XPO Logistics and other companies.
Work at Navistar
Joe Burgdorf serves as the Indirect Procurement Senior Manager for Logistics and Supply Chain at Navistar Inc. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and supply chain management. His role involves overseeing indirect procurement processes and ensuring efficient logistics operations. Navistar Inc. is based in Lisle, Illinois, where Burgdorf applies his expertise to enhance operational efficiencies within the organization.
Previous Experience at XPO Logistics
Burgdorf has extensive experience with XPO Logistics, Inc., where he worked in various capacities from 2015 to 2022. He began as a Senior Supervisor in Solutions Engineering for two years, before advancing to Manager of Program for another two years. He then served as Senior Manager of Solutions Engineering for three years. His roles involved managing engineering solutions and program development, contributing to the company's logistics and supply chain efficiency.
Educational Background
Joe Burgdorf earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business, specializing in Operations Management and Leadership/Change Management from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in procurement and supply chain management.
Early Career Experience
Before his tenure at XPO Logistics, Burgdorf gained experience in various engineering roles. He worked as a Staff Engineer and Project Engineer at Manhard Consulting from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, he served as a Field Engineer at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock for nine months in 2009-2010. He also completed a six-month internship as a Program Analyst at NVISION, a division of North American Corporation, in 2011. These positions contributed to his technical and analytical skills in engineering and project management.