Materials Management Supervisor - Supply Chain

Navistar, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

International Motors, LLC is seeking a Materials Management Supervisor to lead a team of planners in demand forecasting and procurement. You will manage manpower, attendance, inventory levels, and escalation reporting to the Materials Planning Business Unit Manager.

The role shifts from Day to Night as production ramps up mid-2027, with a 10% shift differential during Night Shift. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s with experience) or 5+ years in materials management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field; clinical minimums as stated in ad.
• Master's degree accepted with 1 year of relevant experience; or 5+ years of experience in materials management.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams) required.

Responsibilities

• Develops material delivery routes and coordinates the flow with purchasing, production and engineering.
• Demonstrates problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective action to prevent production interruptions.
• Develops, implements, and maintains material control policies and systems.
• Allocates staffing and coverage to foresee production issues and reduce downtime.
• Drives safety improvements and maintains a strong safety culture in Supply Chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Safety focus

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (supply chain or related)

Master's degree (supply chain or related)

5+ years materials management/supply chain experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Job description

Position Overview

We are currently seeking Materials Management Supervisor to join our team!

The Materials Management Supervisor manages a team of planners in the areas of product demand forecasting and procurement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing manpower, reviewing attendance, assigning manpower, inventory level management, and shortage mitigation. This supervisor is also responsible for ensuring employees are equipped with proper tools and PPE and are working safely. This role is also responsible for escalating and reporting out of standard conditions to the Materials Planning Business Unit Manager.

As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio, we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM, with production planned to begin in early 2027.

This position will initially work DayShift and be required to transition to NightShift as the operation ramps up in mid-2027.

Day Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM–4:00 PM.

Night Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM–4:00 AM.

This is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift, employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours, including extended shifts, production startup activities, recovery efforts, and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements.

Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develops material delivery routes and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering.
• Demonstrate problem solving resolution, root cause analysis and corrective action to resolve and
• prevent production interruptions
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and material control systems.
• May assist with the establishment and maintenance of inventory control system
• Develops and evaluates personnel to ensure efficiency of operation functions
• Allocates staffing and coverage, forsee production issues and diminish downtime
• Drive Safety improvements, behaviors and strong culture of safety in Supply Chain
• Communicate across multiple functions including General Assembly, Quality, Engineering and other production departments in manufacturing plant to ensure production goals are met
• Develops 5’s schedules and maintains 5’s in assigned stations

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of materials management or supply chain experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 1 year of materials management or supply chain experience

OR

• At least 5 years of materials management or supply chain 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

• Computer Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and reporting tools. Proficient in
• Microsoft Outlook, and Teams
• Analytical Skills – Critical thinking capability, ability to compare, contrast and quantify, and keen attention to detail, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily business requirements
• Firm understanding of manufacturing processes
• Takes initiative, embraces challenge/change Projects self-confidence, communicates effectively at all levels
• Coach, train and lead new processes

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus,TRATONSE is the parent and holding company of the TRATONGROUP 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 International

From 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 International.com.

*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.

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