Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has promoted highly experienced industry veteran Daniel Ciantar to the role of Head of Supply Chain.
Ciantar brings almost 30 years of vehicle experience – including 16 with IAL – into the role, where he has engaged a range of positions from customer facing roles to operational management, most recently as National Truck Logistics Manager.
Ciantar will oversee the invoming logistics of vehicles and parts as well as the wholesale delivery of trucks to dealers across Australia and the supply of parts to New Zealand and through a number of South Pacific island nations.
IAL Chief of Sales and Aftersales Ben Lasry says the appointment has come at a critical time for Isuzu’s Australian operations.
“Isuzu has led truck sales in Australia for 35 straight years and the past three years has seen some incredible growth,” Lasry says.
“Daniel has been and will continue to be at the forefront of this in his management of everything from truck build scheduling through to import and delivery to our dealer network, and simply getting trucks on the road and into the hands of Australian businesses.
The Head of Supply Chain role extends to the parts side of our business as well. It is a future-focused position in terms of planning for the arrival of our all-new model range, which will see a major increase in demand when it comes to our broader sales and aftersales requirements.
“Daniel’s invaluable experience in many customer-facing roles means he understands their needs and is fully committed to ensuring all efforts are made to meet demand.”
Ciantar will also work closely with Isuzu Motors Limited in Japan and the vast range of suppliers providing OEM-approved parts and componentry.
He says he’s looking forward to the wide scope of challenges that will be presented in the new role.
“I’ve been on a sensational journey with Isuzu Australia over many years now and I’m excited to get my teeth into this role with expanded responsibility within the business,” Ciantar says.
“I bring an understanding of the customer’s needs and how important they are to our business and that of the dealer network.
“It is communicating on all levels from the factory in Japan, through to shipping companies, the dealers, body builders and then those that get to use the finished product—the customer.
“The IAL approach is that systems and experience combined with communication all work together for the best outcome of the customer.
“My experience will help underpin this approach, but it really is about ensuring the outstanding team we have in place continues to keep the customer front of mind.
“There is no doubt that the landscape in the industry is changing rapidly, but Isuzu has worked diligently to ensure the business, the dealers and our customers are best served though this fast-moving environment.”
Isuzu has been the Australian truck market sales leader since 1989 and the past three years has seen the brand’s sales records continually broken, jumping from 10,175 units sold in 2021 to 13,658 last year.
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