Position Overview International has an excellent opportunity for a Supplier Continuity Capacity Manager to join their team in Lisle! The Supplier Continuity Capacity Manager is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of critical materials and components by managing supplier capacity and mitigating supply chain risks. The ideal candidate will proactively identify potential disruptions, collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams, and drive strategic solutions to maintain production schedules. This is a key leadership role within the supply chain organization, offering high visibility and impact Responsibilities + Develops and implements actions with suppliers to address capability/capacity/supply continuity issues + Provides support and/or leads efforts to ensure supplier readiness and capability for volume increases and product launch + Specific areas include case management: Root cause, corrective action identification and follow through, Capacity Verification, Operational Performance, Lean Methods assessment + Lead continuous improvement actions at Major Suppliers, to secure capacity to meet production and service requirements + Identifies constraints/waste in the Value Stream, and develops cross functional solutions to address, working with internal functions (operations, logistics, tooling, quality, order to delivery) and the suppliers + Lead/participate in efforts to break capacity constraints/solve systemic issues, and address critical issues impacting launch or production + Assesses supplier capacity identifying actions to ensure readiness for new product sourcing / launches + Travel to suppliers and manufacturing facilities, as required + Maintain, report, and provide recommended process improvement impacting key department metrics Minimum Requirements + Bachelor’s degree + At least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience + At least 1 year of lead experience OR + Master’s degree + At least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience + At least 1 year of lead experience OR + At least 8 years of purchasing/procurement experience + At least 1 year 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 + Strong written, verbal, and presentation communications skills + Ability to set priorities, multitask and meet deadlines + Ability to work well under pressure + Ability to work effectively with teams to deliver results + Attention to detail, willingness to achieve high standards and continuously improve Benefits and Compensation We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more. For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience. You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits. 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 INTERNATIONALFrom 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 www.International.com (https://www.international.com/our-company) . *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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.