.Navistar has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry.
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.
Navistar is the Lisle, Illinois-based parent company of International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, aftermarket parts brands Fleetrite®, ReNEWed® and Diamond Advantage® and Brazilian manufacturer of engines and gensets MWM Motores Diesel e Geradores.We are currently seeking a Supply Continuity Specialist to join our Navistar Procurement team.This position will support the implementation of supplier development strategies to significantly improve Navistar global supply base, including support of critical supplier capacity, manufacturing, supply chain and delivery issues to ensure the continuity of supply to our customers.
Additionally, the position provides a critical role proactive supplier readiness for volume increases, product launches and alternative sourcing strategies.- Actively engage with Navistar suppliers and supply chains- Focus on low performing suppliers and drive actions to resolve the root cause of low performance- Develops and implements actions and strategies with suppliers, procurement, supply chain, engineering and quality to address supplier capacity, manufacturing and supply chain constraints- Support Navistar manufacturing plants and service organization on major supplier issues.- On site supplier problem solving support as needed, containment set-up or production monitoring on a need-to-support basis- Support Navistar Material Planning team on complex supply plans, analyzing and developing shipping plans utilizing air/sea/land freight to meet manufacturing requirements.- Ensure timely implementation of permanent corrective actions and resolution- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required- Maintains consistent and clear communication with executive leadership and key stakeholders on status and resolution of critical supplier issuesBasic Requirements:- Bachelor's degree- At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience- 1 year lead experienceOR- Master's degree- At least 6 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience- 1 year lead experienceOR- At least 10 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience- 1 year lead experiencePosition Purpose and Requirements:Performs supply chain and logistics functions, such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution