Taga Lin Gallo
About Taga Lin Gallo
Taga Lin Gallo is a Purchasing Commodity Manager at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in supplier management and process development, having held various roles within the company since 2004.
Current Role as Purchasing Commodity Manager
Taga Lin Gallo holds the position of Purchasing Commodity Manager at Navistar Inc, a role she has occupied since 2015. In this capacity, she is responsible for managing supplier selection and development for new product development programs, utilizing a network of 52 suppliers. Her efforts focus on optimizing procurement processes and ensuring that the company meets its production demands efficiently.
Experience at Navistar Inc
Taga Lin Gallo has extensive experience at Navistar Inc, where she has worked in various managerial roles since 2004. She served as Resource Manager from 2004 to 2006, Process Development Manager from 2006 to 2009, and Resource Manager again from 2009 to 2015. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to significant projects, including the management of the new LT series vehicle and the development of supplier relationships to improve contractual agreements.
Educational Background
Taga Lin Gallo has a strong educational foundation in business management. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana Wesleyan University. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate studies in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources at the same institution. She also holds an MBA from the Indiana Institute of Technology, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Achievements in Supplier Management
In her current role, Taga Lin Gallo has successfully reduced lead time to contract by 52%, addressing expedited production demands. She has managed supplier selection and development for 31 new product development programs, showcasing her ability to foster relationships between Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. Her collaborative approach has been instrumental in executing the Directed Buy process.