Troy Swanson
About Troy Swanson
Troy Swanson is a Logistics Manager at Navistar Inc, with over 25 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management across various companies. His career includes roles at Professional Education Institute, Castle Metals, and RR Donnelley, where he has implemented reporting processes and improved delivery services.
Work at Navistar
Troy Swanson has been serving as the Logistics Manager at Navistar Inc since 2012. In this role, he oversees logistics operations and ensures efficient supply chain management. His responsibilities include monitoring carrier performance and implementing reporting processes to enhance delivery efficiency. Swanson has developed a Power BI reporting process aimed at achieving a 98% goal for carrier cut-off time performance. He also collaborates with XPO Logistics to create metrics that track delivery times to customers.
Previous Experience in Logistics
Before joining Navistar, Troy Swanson held various positions in logistics and supply chain management. He worked at Castle Metals as a Corporate Transportation Analyst from 2006 to 2012, where he focused on transportation strategies. His earlier roles included Inventory and Logistics Manager and Fulfillment Operations Manager at Professional Education Institute from 2001 to 2006. He also gained experience at RR Donnelley in several capacities, including Truckload Planner and Operations Manager, from 1995 to 1998.
Educational Background
Troy Swanson studied at Iowa State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Transportation and Logistics from 1984 to 1990. He also attended Marmion Military Academy from 1981 to 1984. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in logistics principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career.
Achievements in Logistics Management
Throughout his career, Troy Swanson has implemented significant improvements in logistics operations. He increased the number of dealers receiving pre-8 am delivery service to over 60%. Additionally, he developed an A26 metric reporting process in collaboration with XPO Logistics and Navistar, which monitors delivery times to customers. His expertise in logistics has contributed to enhanced operational efficiency in the organizations he has worked for.