Operations Lead – Tariff and Trade Operations Job # 58494 Job Post Information* : Posted Date 13 hours ago(8/20/2025 4:49 PM) Job Locations US-IL-Lisle Internal Title Supply Chain Professional 4 Org Level S06 # of Positions 1 ERP Eligibility Eligible for Salaried Employee Referral Bonus, $2000 after 30 days employment Relocation Offered No Remote No Salary Minimum USD $98,400.00/Yr. Salary Maximum USD $147,600.00/Yr. Position Overview

International’s Procurement team is seeking a dedicated Operations Lead – Tariff and Trade Operations to join their team in Lisle IL

 

This highly visible role offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical tariff and trade operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

 

The ideal candidate will thrive in a challenging yet supportive setting, driving compliance, efficiency, and process improvements while partnering across the organization.

Responsibilities Lead cross-functional resolution of a wide range of complex, interconnected problems in innovative ways, including issues where precedent may not existLead activities to minimize immediate supplier tariff impacts while still supporting overall category strategies.Coordinate with Trade Compliance to coach or provide guidance on Trade Rules to Category ManagersEnsure assigned Category Management teams’ strategic sourcing recommendations for both new product launches and resourcing/relocation of current production business meet Corporate Governance requirements for USMCA compliance while still supporting overall category strategies.Coordinate with Trade Compliance and USMCA Governance resources to coach or provide guidance on the USMCA Agreement, harmonized tariff codes, truck model & plant impacts, etc. to Category Managers.Collaborate with Category Managers to identify and develop new cost reduction opportunities using a variety of procurement levers, including:Competitive BiddingGlobal or Domestic SourcingNegotiationTechnologySupply Chain/Footprint OptimizationTarget CostingPerform commodity spend analysis to identify and develop recommendations for savings opportunitiesDevelop, issue and manage RFP’s/RFQ’sCoordinate communication between internal cross-functional areas and external suppliers to resolve queries and/or issuesConduct Bid AnalysisCollaborate with Procurement Finance on total cost of ownership scenarios/sensitivity analysisDevelop strategies for multiple rounds of negotiation, including negotiation scripts and supplier materialsLead or support negotiations to maximize resultsDevelop detailed project plans and perform critical path analysis using Microsoft Project, as neededNetwork with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertisePresent project status to Senior Procurement management and Executive level audiencesIdentify needed resources for cross functional project teams to drive execution of resourcing/relocation/dual sourcing strategies Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degreeAt least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience1 year lead experience

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Master's degreeAt least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience1 year lead experience

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At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience1 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 Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.Experienced understanding of procurement processes.Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.Highly proficient in solving complex problems.Excellent Negotiation skills.Strong communication and presentation skills for reporting and status updates at all organizational levels.Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work effectively.Working knowledge of truck and/or engine technology, global trade rules & the USMCA Agreement is desirable Your Referral Choices Are ShareRefer a Friend by EmailMake Referral <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p> Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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