Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain Professional

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 Lisle, Illinois Supply Chain Regular Full Time Employee 10/9/2026 USD $101,600.00/Yr. USD $152,400.00/Yr.

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.

The individual will be doing on site assessments of supplier readiness to meet International part requirements including: capacity planning, manpower analysis, process flows, machine throughput with downtime tracking, tooling condition, preventative maintenance practices and raw material ordering practices from Tier 2 and 3 suppliers to meet EDI demand, quality system processes, KPI documentation, work station environment 5S preparedness including standardized work, redundant shipping packaging availability, raw and finished goods storage processes

The position will require the ability to travel 60% to 80% of the time to work on site with International suppliers. Other than when traveling, this position can be based remotely but applicant MUST live in or be willing to live in (or live a commutable distance to) one of the following locations:

• US-IL-Lisle
• US-AL-Huntsville
• US-TX-San Antonio
• US-OH-Springfield
• US-OK-Tulsa

Responsibilities

• Leads problem solving activities to look for continuous improvement opportunities with both International cross functional teams and supplier contacts
• Work with cross functional groups to implement corrective actions to improve supply continuity including but not limited to production, procurement, supplier quality, transportation, tooling, containerization, engineering and finance
• Creates detailed project plans for identified improvement activities for both internal and supplier action items with timing for accountability (Gantt Charts)
• Holds leadership escalation review meetings to ensure awareness of risk, review KPI’s, educate leaders on progress improvements, and to request for support as required
• Evaluates International supplier metrics to identify suppliers that need on site support thru reactive impact data including factory down time, truck pulls, expedited freight, and POA (point of application) misses. Additionally, thru measuring proactive leading indicators like backlog demand growing at assembly plants / service parts and where International demand is higher than normal or exceeds known capacity thresholds

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience
• OR
• Master's degree and at least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience
• OR
• At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of 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

• Robust manufacturing and logistics background. Automotive preferred
• Experience with problem solving tools including 5 why, 8D, and fishbone diagrams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Data analytics
• Negotiation without direct management
• MS office

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, 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 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.