Supply Chain Manager - Night Shift

Position Overview

International is seeking a Supply Chain Manager – Night Shift to lead and support supply chain and material operations during our night-shift manufacturing activities. This position is responsible for ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, production continuity, and effective coordination of supply chain activities to support plant production requirements.

The Supply Chain Manager-Night Shift will provide leadership and direction to the night-shift supply chain team while partnering closely with Production, Logistics, Procurement, Quality, Planning, and other cross-functional groups. The role requires strong operational leadership, sound business judgment, and the ability to quickly identify and resolve material or supply chain issues that could affect production.

As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio, we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM , with production planned to begin in early 2027. This is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift, employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours, including extended shifts, production startup activities, recovery efforts, and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements.

Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule.

Responsibilities

Lead night-shift supply chain and material operations to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production.

Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and performance management for assigned supply chain team members.

Ensure materials and components are available at the appropriate time and location to meet production schedules.

Monitor material shortages, inventory concerns, supplier constraints, and other supply chain risks and coordinate timely corrective actions.

Partner closely with Production, Logistics, Material Planning, Procurement, Quality, and other departments to resolve issues affecting plant operations.

Prioritize resources and workload based on production schedules, material availability, and changing operational requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow, inventory accuracy, cost reduction, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Analyze supply chain and operational data to identify trends, risks, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

Escalate critical material or production issues and communicate status, risks, and recovery plans to appropriate leadership.

Support efforts to reduce production disruptions, downtime, premium freight, and avoidable expedites.

Develop and maintain standardized processes, procedures, and performance expectations for night-shift supply chain operations.

Ensure effective communication and handoffs between night shift, day shift, and other operational teams.

Lead or participate in cross-functional projects designed to improve supply chain performance and plant execution.

Ensure team activities comply with established company policies, procedures, quality expectations, and safety requirements.

Make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with limited supervision and appropriately escalate issues requiring broader organizational support.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of materials management or supply chain experience

OR

Master's degree and at least 4 years of materials management or supply chain experience

OR

At least 8 years of materials management or supply chain 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 leadership and people-management skills with the ability to coach, develop, and engage employees.

Strong understanding of materials management, production planning, inventory control, logistics, supplier management, and manufacturing operations.

Demonstrated ability to lead supply chain activities in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Ability to identify material and production risks early and develop effective recovery plans.

Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions during off-shift hours when support resources may be limited.

Demonstrated continuous-improvement mindset with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

Experience using data and performance metrics to manage operations and drive improvements.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business or supply chain systems; experience with Power BI, Power Automate, or similar analytical and process-improvement tools is a plus.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate operational issues and recommendations to leadership.

Ability and willingness to work the designated night-shift schedule and provide additional support based on production requirements.

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits .

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

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 International From 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 International.com .

*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.

Lead night-shift supply chain and material operations to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production.

Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and performance management for assigned supply chain team members.

Ensure materials and components are available at the appropriate time and location to meet production schedules.

Monitor material shortages, inventory concerns, supplier constraints, and other supply chain risks and coordinate timely corrective actions.

Partner closely with Production, Logistics, Material Planning, Procurement, Quality, and other departments to resolve issues affecting plant operations.

Prioritize resources and workload based on production schedules, material availability, and changing operational requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow, inventory accuracy, cost reduction, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Analyze supply chain and operational data to identify trends, risks, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

Escalate critical material or production issues and communicate status, risks, and recovery plans to appropriate leadership.

Support efforts to reduce production disruptions, downtime, premium freight, and avoidable expedites.

Develop and maintain standardized processes, procedures, and performance expectations for night-shift supply chain operations.

Ensure effective communication and handoffs between night shift, day shift, and other operational teams.

Lead or participate in cross-functional projects designed to improve supply chain performance and plant execution.

Ensure team activities comply with established company policies, procedures, quality expectations, and safety requirements.

Make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with limited supervision and appropriately escalate issues requiring broader organizational support.

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of materials management or supply chain experience

OR

Master's degree and at least 4 years of materials management or supply chain experience

OR

At least 8 years of materials management or supply chain experience