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 identificationManpower utilization and labor planningProcess 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 suppliersQuality 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:
Collaboration & Coaching:
Act as a supplier coach and partner to embed operational best practicesEducate internal teams and suppliers on performance gaps, process optimization, and collaborative problem-solvingSupport supplier onboarding, development plans, and continuity readiness Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degreeAt least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience1 year lead experienceOR
Master's degreeAt least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience1 year lead experienceOR
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 SkillsExperience:
5+ years in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or supplier development roles; automotive industry preferredFamiliarity with Tiered supply chains, EDI schedules, and aftermarket/service demand fulfillmentTechnical Skills:
Strong knowledge of production control processes, lean manufacturing, and logistics operationsExperience 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 insightsSoft Skills:
Effective communicator, both written and verbal, across technical and executive audiencesOrganized, self-motivated, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced field environmentAble to influence without authority and lead change at external organizationsTravel:
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