Position Overview
As the commercial vehicle industry undertakes its most significant transformation in a century, International is on a mission to redefine transportation.
We are seeking a Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain Professional to join our team.
This position will enable us to conduct hands-on, forward-looking assessments at our suppliers' sites-identifying capacity risks, operational bottlenecks, and systemic weaknesses before they impact production. By embedding this capability now, we position ourselves to avoid costly disruptions during the market upswing and reinforce our reputation for operational reliability. With the right candidate, this role will serve as a strategic lever to reduce supplier-related risk and improve continuity across our global supply chain network. This fits within your organizations overall "How" strategy to mitigate future uptick in demand and volume at our production sites.
This position will require travel up to 80% to our Springfield OH, Escobar, Huntsville, San Antonio and Lisle locations.
Lisle IL is highly desired but will consider those located in the following areas:
Huntsville AL
Springfield OH
Escobar MX
San Antonio TX
Responsibilities
Supplier Assessments:
Conduct thorough, on-site evaluations of supplier capabilities to meet International Motors' part requirements. Focus areas include:
Capacity analysis and constraint identification
Manpower utilization and labor planning
Process mapping and throughput measurement (including OEE and downtime tracking)
Tooling health and maintenance practices (preventive and reactive)
Material planning from Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers
Quality management systems and documentation (e.g., ISO/TS standards)
Inventory management (raw/finished goods, packaging, FIFO practices)
Production environment standards (5S, visual management, standardized work)
Shipping redundancy and packaging compliance
Performance Monitoring & Risk Management:
Leverage ERP and Control Tower data to identify at-risk suppliers based on reactive indicators (e.g., line stops, expedites, truck pulls) and proactive signals (e.g., backlog accumulation, forecast-to-capacity gaps)
Track and report supplier KPIs regularly (delivery performance, fill rate, lead time adherence, quality metrics)
Project Management & Problem Solving:
Develop structured project plans (Gantt charts) for supplier improvement roadmaps
Facilitate cross-functional corrective action plans involving production, procurement, supplier quality, transportation, engineering, and finance
Lead root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D) for systemic issues impacting part availability
Conduct regular leadership reviews to communicate risk status, escalate issues, and drive accountability
Collaboration & Coaching:
Act as a supplier coach and partner to embed operational best practices
Educate internal teams and suppliers on performance gaps, process optimization, and collaborative problem-solving
Support supplier onboarding, development plans, and continuity readiness
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree
At least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
1 year lead experience
OR
Master's degree
At least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
1 year lead experience
OR
At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
1 year lead experience
Additional Requirements
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
Experience:
5+ years in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or supplier development roles; automotive industry preferred
Familiarity with Tiered supply chains, EDI schedules, and aftermarket/service demand fulfillment
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of production control processes, lean manufacturing, and logistics operations
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, BaaN, Oracle, etc.)
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project (PowerBI is a plus)
Data analysis skills to interpret supplier KPIs and convert into actionable insights
Soft Skills:
Effective communicator, both written and verbal, across technical and executive audiences
Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced field environment
Able to influence without authority and lead change at external organizations
Travel:
Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% to supplier sites (domestic and international)
Benefits and Compensation
We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate's applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
Company Overview
ABOUT TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,?few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com (https://www.international.com/our-company) .
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email?HUB@International.com?to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
