Specialist, Material Planner Pre-series JIT / JIS

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Monitoring and checking of the gross and demand calculations taking into account any short-term changes in the production program for JIT/ JIS parts
• Monitoring of deliveries/dates according to delivery schedule in coordination with all parties involved (suppliers, freight forwarders and warehouses)
• Checking the sub-/overstocks of components by JIT/JIS supplier based on the available IT systems
• Independent definition and maintenance of the relevant master data and pre-series parameters for JIT/JIS
• Ensuring supplier information for model maintenance and projects with regard to pre-series JIT / JIS parts delivery dates
• Ensuring part availability from external and internal suppliers for new project start-ups (VFF, PVS, 0 series, SOP), model years / maintenance and ongoing change projects
• Initiation and coordination of special measures with suppliers, freight forwarders and production in the event of supply problems, transport losses and damage as well as supplier failures
• Monitoring of program readiness (initial sample target dates)
• Coordination with suppliers and internal departments for the use of new parts stands and scheduling
• Organization and coordination of parts provision for pre-series vehicles
• Phase-out and start-up control during model maintenance in close cooperation with the Technical Change Service
• Cross-divisional coordination, e.g. with Quality management, technical development, suppliers, bill of materials, assembly or technical office regarding the implementation of the planned change requests, change controls and model maintenance points
• Participation in standard appointments for the development of the resource planning of parts and changes
  
  

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.
• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
  
  

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• 3 years of professional experience in logistics or production environment in the automotive industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in the field of scheduling or pre series logistics, demands and call offs for JIT/JIS preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage complexity
• Collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills able to work at each hierarchical level of the company
• Strong understanding of Production environment and affinity to work with complex IT-Systems
  
  

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
  

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.