Senior Supply Chain Engineer

Position Overview

International is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Engineer in San Antonio!

The Senior Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, and implementing supply chain infrastructure, material flow processes, and operational systems that support manufacturing operations and strategic growth initiatives. This role will play a key role in the development and launch of a new external warehouse, including facility layout design, material flow development, equipment selection, process implementation, and overall project execution.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments, CAD-based design, material handling systems, facility layouts, and project management. This position requires a highly motivated engineer capable of managing complex projects from concept through implementation while coordinating vendors, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

This is an Onsite position. Must live in the surrounding area

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of supply chain infrastructure for new warehouse and operational projects.
• Develop warehouse layouts, storage strategies, material flow concepts, receiving and replenishment processes, and operational standards.
• Design and optimize material flow from receiving through point-of-use delivery to support efficiency, productivity, and inventory management objectives.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD layouts, drawings, equipment specifications, and facility designs.
• Define material handling equipment requirements, including racking systems, storage solutions, forklifts, conveyors, AGVs, kitting equipment, and other warehouse infrastructure.
• Develop project scopes, capital requests, equipment specifications, and procurement requirements.
• Manage vendor selection, request for quotations (RFQs), bid evaluations, equipment purchases, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and operational startup activities.
• Perform capacity analysis, space utilization studies, workflow optimization, and process simulations to support future growth.
• Develop standard operating procedures, process documentation, and training materials.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure project milestones, budgets, and timelines are achieved.
• Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, Quality, and Procurement teams to ensure operational readiness.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support production launches, facility expansions, warehouse transitions, and operational improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of product manufacturing experience

OR

• Master's degree and no experience

OR

• At least 3 years of product manufacturing 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

• 5+ years of Supply Chain Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or Process Engineering experience.
• Proven experience designing and implementing warehouse layouts, material flow systems, and operational processes.
• Extensive project management experience including vendor coordination, request for quotations (RFQs), capital equipment procurement, budgeting, and project execution.
• Advanced proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, Revit, or similar design platforms.
• Experience creating engineering layouts, facility designs, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience leading new warehouse startup, expansion, or relocation projects.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and inventory management processes.
• Experience with material handling equipment, storage systems, automation technologies, and warehouse design principles.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Automotive, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, or high-volume manufacturing experience.

Key Skills

• Warehouse Design & Implementation
• Material Flow Engineering
• Facility Layout Design
• CAD Design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor)
• Supply Chain Engineering
• Project Management
• Vendor Management & RFQ Development
• Capital Equipment Procurement
• Material Handling Systems
• Process Development
• Capacity & Space Utilization Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Warehouse Operations & Infrastructure Planning

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.

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of product manufacturing experience

OR

• Master's degree and no experience

OR

• At least 3 years of product manufacturing experience
• Lead the design and implementation of supply chain infrastructure for new warehouse and operational projects.
• Develop warehouse layouts, storage strategies, material flow concepts, receiving and replenishment processes, and operational standards.
• Design and optimize material flow from receiving through point-of-use delivery to support efficiency, productivity, and inventory management objectives.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD layouts, drawings, equipment specifications, and facility designs.
• Define material handling equipment requirements, including racking systems, storage solutions, forklifts, conveyors, AGVs, kitting equipment, and other warehouse infrastructure.
• Develop project scopes, capital requests, equipment specifications, and procurement requirements.
• Manage vendor selection, request for quotations (RFQs), bid evaluations, equipment purchases, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and operational startup activities.
• Perform capacity analysis, space utilization studies, workflow optimization, and process simulations to support future growth.
• Develop standard operating procedures, process documentation, and training materials.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure project milestones, budgets, and timelines are achieved.
• Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, Quality, and Procurement teams to ensure operational readiness.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support production launches, facility expansions, warehouse transitions, and operational improvement initiatives.