at Navistar, Inc. in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Overview
As the commercial vehicle industry undertakes its most significant transformation in a century, Navistar 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 Navistar 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 Navistar suppliers. Otherwise this position can be based remotely in/near the following Navistar 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 Navistar 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 Navistar 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 Navistar demand is higher than normal or exceeds known capacity thresholds
Minimum Requirements
+ Bachelor’s degree
+ At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
+ 1 year lead experience
OR
+ Master’s degree
+ At least 6 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
+ 1 year lead experience
OR
+ At least 10 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
+ 1 year lead experience
Additional Requirements
+ Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does 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
Company Overview
Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
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Navistar is 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.
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