Paulo Monteiro is responsible for program planning, production control, supply chain, inhouse operations, pre-series and logistics planning for Volkswagen’s plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Prior to becoming the head of logistics in 2019 he was the supply chain manager focusing on plant supply chain management for the North America region (NAR), overseas and just-in-time suppliers, as well as service parts coordination. Monteiro has worked for Volkswagen for more than 30 years. Before relocating to Chattanooga in 2012, he had a 19-year career with Volkswagen Autoeuropa working his way from a shortage coordinator to supply chain management. Paulo Monteiro has a degree in retail and logistics management from IPS-ESCE, the Polytechnic Institute of Setebual in Portugal.