David Morales
About David Morales
David Morales is a Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) Manager at Northvolt, with a robust background in supply chain management and operations. He has held various leadership roles at Procter & Gamble and Dyson, contributing significantly to integrated business planning and operational enhancements.
Current Role at Northvolt
David Morales serves as the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) Manager at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's planning capabilities. He has implemented an integrated end-to-end planning process, which is crucial for optimizing sales and inventory management. His expertise in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is a key asset in driving operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Dyson
Before joining Northvolt, David worked at Dyson as the Head of Supply Chain for the Nordic region from 2019 to 2021. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, he managed supply chain operations and contributed to the company's logistics and distribution strategies. His tenure at Dyson provided him with valuable experience in supply chain management within a competitive technology sector.
Career at Procter & Gamble
David Morales has an extensive background at Procter & Gamble, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as the Nordic Initiatives & Change Management Group Manager from 2018 to 2019 and as a Supply Chain Project Leader in 2016. His responsibilities included managing demand and supply planning as well as leading initiatives to enhance operational processes. His experience at Procter & Gamble spanned from 2015 to 2019, during which he developed a strong foundation in supply chain management.
Educational Background
David Morales studied at Kungliga Tekniska högskolan, where he earned a Master of Science in Industrial Economics and Management from 2002 to 2007. He also pursued studies in City Planning and Architectural History at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2006. Additionally, he studied Economics at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) from 2004 to 2005. This diverse educational background supports his interdisciplinary approach in operations planning.
Early Career and Internships
David began his professional journey with various roles that laid the groundwork for his career in supply chain management. He interned at Procter & Gamble in 2006, focusing on Master Data for 11 months. He also worked as a Tutor for Engineers Without Borders in 2004 and completed a Master Thesis at Swedbank in 2007. These early experiences contributed to his understanding of business operations and project management.