Specialist, Pre-Series Material Planner JIS/JIT

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 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