Rebecca Knoeck
About Rebecca Knoeck
Rebecca Knoeck serves as the Procurement Director for Supplier Management at Navistar Inc, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, she has developed tools for risk management and led initiatives to ensure supply continuity during global challenges.
Current Role as Procurement Director
Rebecca Knoeck serves as the Procurement Director for Supplier Management at Navistar Inc, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees supplier management strategies and initiatives, focusing on optimizing procurement processes. Her responsibilities include directing supplier assessments and implementing digital solutions for financial evaluations. She works from Navistar's Lisle, IL office.
Previous Experience at Navistar Inc
Rebecca Knoeck has extensive experience at Navistar Inc, where she has held multiple roles since 2006. She started as a Procurement Operations Specialist and progressed to positions such as Procurement Supervisor, Supply Manager, and Procurement Manager for Exteriors and Interiors. From 2018 to 2019, she served as an Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. Her tenure at Navistar has involved significant contributions to supplier management and crisis response strategies.
Education in Operations Management
Rebecca Knoeck earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in supply chain management and operational efficiency, which she has applied throughout her career.
Crisis Management and Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Rebecca Knoeck has developed and executed processes to manage complex supply chain risks, particularly during the global COVID-19 pandemic and semiconductor shortages. She led the establishment of a crisis management team at Navistar, which addressed numerous issues to maintain supply continuity during challenging times. Her initiatives have focused on enhancing resilience in procurement operations.
Innovations in Supplier Management
Throughout her career, Rebecca Knoeck has launched several innovative tools to improve supplier management. Notably, she developed a digital alert and tracking tool to manage risks in vulnerable geographical areas. Additionally, she implemented a digital solution for supplier financial assessments and scoring, enhancing the decision-making process within procurement.