Strategic operations analyst - project manager

Position Overview

International has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Operations Analyst - Project Manager to join our dynamic team! This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that collaborates across multiple business units and with key external suppliers to support our truck and bus production and delivery goals.

You’ll work closely with teams across Sales, Finance, Engineering, Purchasing, Production Planning, and our Customer Responsiveness Center (CRC) to ensure the timely and efficient build and delivery of vehicles. This position demands strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex supply chain projects where standard solutions may not exist. If you're a strategic thinker with a proactive mindset and a passion for process improvement, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic forecast guidance on truck and bus order demand to support On-Time Delivery (OTD), Purchasing, and Program teams—especially for key commodities such as axles, engines, and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
• Lead data quality assurance initiatives in the production planning process to ensure supplier forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with EDI Systems teams to document and understand data flows supporting supply forecasts.
• Serve as a liaison for top 12 focus suppliers—supporting issue resolution and production schedule inquiries.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying process gaps and implementing best practices across operations.
• Enhance analytics capabilities through improved use of tools like PowerBI dashboards.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings addressing known supply risks—provide future demand insights, report risk impacts, and track mitigation projects.
• Partner with Engineering and Purchasing to develop replacement strategies and risk mitigation plans in response to supply chain disruptions.
• Support on-time delivery targets for priority customer accounts through production planning enhancements and proactive supply risk management.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of project/program management experience
  
  

OR

• Master’s degree
• At least 3 years of project/program management experience
  
  

OR

• At least 7 years of project/program management 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 ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Self-starter who works well independently and takes initiative
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience working with complex spreadsheets
• Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization tools
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and influence capabilities
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle systems or experience in the transportation/manufacturing industry is a plus
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex, cross-functional problems
  
  

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

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 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.

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