International · 4 months ago
Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain Professional
Lisle, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expInternational is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer on a mission to redefine transportation. They are seeking a Supplier Collaboration Supply Chain Professional to conduct assessments at supplier sites, identify risks, and improve continuity across the global supply chain network.
AutomotiveFinancial ServicesManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough, on-site evaluations of supplier capabilities to meet International Motors' part requirements. Focus areas include:
• Capacity analysis and constraint identification
• Manpower utilization and labor planning
• Process 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 suppliers
• Quality 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
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)
Develop structured project plans (Gantt charts) for supplier improvement roadmaps
Facilitate cross-functional corrective action plans involving production, procurement, supplier quality, transportation, engineering, and finance
Lead root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D) for systemic issues impacting part availability
Conduct regular leadership reviews to communicate risk status, escalate issues, and drive accountability
Act as a supplier coach and partner to embed operational best practices
Educate internal teams and suppliers on performance gaps, process optimization, and collaborative problem-solving
Support supplier onboarding, development plans, and continuity readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
1 year lead experience
OR
Master's degree
At least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
1 year lead experience
OR
At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
1 year lead experience
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)
Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% to supplier sites (domestic and international)
Preferred
5+ years in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or supplier development roles; automotive industry preferred
Familiarity with Tiered supply chains, EDI schedules, and aftermarket/service demand fulfillment
Strong knowledge of production control processes, lean manufacturing, and logistics operations
Experience 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 insights
Effective communicator, both written and verbal, across technical and executive audiences
Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced field environment
Able to influence without authority and lead change at external organizations
Benefits
Market-based compensation
Health benefits
401(k) match
Tuition assistance
EAP
Legal insurance
An employee discount program
Company
International
International offers financial services and solutions for the transportation industry.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-07
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