Supplier Collaboration & Supply Chain Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

International Motors; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors, Lisle, Illinois, seeks a Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain Professional to assess supplier readiness, plan capacity, and manage raw materials from Tier 2/3 suppliers to meet EDI demand and quality standards.

The role requires 60–80% travel to on-site supplier locations; remote work is possible when not traveling, near listed sites. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and ≥5 years in supply chain/manufacturing with lead experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering or manufacturing
• Master's degree in supply chain, engineering or manufacturing
• 8+ years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience (combination with lead role)
• Lead experience: at least 1 year

Responsibilities

• Leads problem solving with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• Implements corrective actions to improve supply continuity
• Creates detailed project plans with timing for accountability (Gantt charts)
• Holds escalation reviews to monitor risk and KPI progress
• Evaluates supplier metrics to identify on-site support needs

Skills

Robust manufacturing and logistics

Automotive experience preferred

Problem solving tools (5 Whys, 8D,Fish

Communication skills (written & oral)

Detail oriented

Data analytics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering or manufacturing

Master's degree in supply chain, engineering or manufacturing

Job description

International Motors, Lisle, Illinois, seeks a Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain Professional to assess supplier readiness, plan capacity, and manage raw materials from Tier 2/3 suppliers to meet EDI demand and quality standards.

The role requires 60–80% travel to on-site supplier locations; remote work is possible when not traveling, near listed sites. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and ≥5 years in supply chain/manufacturing with lead experience.