What you’ll do

The Manager Material Disposition NAR/CKD, reporting directly to the Inbound Director, is responsible to ramp up material planning and control operations with all the suppliers located in the NAR Region including Just-in-time Suppliers.

The manager and his team will collaborate together with the new suppliers in order to establish a strong supply chain, ensures enough material supply at the Scout Motors plant in South Carolina.

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

• Define planning concepts and projects related to the establishment of the material planning and control department responsible for NAR Region including Just-in Sequence supply
• Define User Manual and Department procedures to ensure daily Monitoring of Material Flow from suppliers to production line, analyze requirements and identify bottlenecks.
• Support the suppliers in necessary process definition as transportation, infrastructure, packaging, scheduling and equipment to ensure a cost optimal and reliable supply chain in person on their plant
• Active contribution in the forward sourcing and global sourcing process e.g. by preparation of logistic audit and checking the logistics standards fit to Scouts expectations
• Collaborate with Purchasing Department by establishing cross-departmental procedures to ensure parts supply on time based on supplier production capacity and production demand considering also quality requirements even under changing conditions like model changes or new car launches
• Early identification of potential risks in the production or supply chain. Active development and cross-departmental alignment and follow up of countermeasures
• Plan and agree with internal and external Stakeholder the emergency procedure for quick communication and decision making in case of material shortages
• Nurture an ongoing, constructive and cooperative communication with the suppliers to ensure the planned production volumes and ramp up curve
• Establish of the material flow processes and network utilizing group synergies in the NAR region
• Support the recruiting and qualification of own personnel, in order to meet the project production milestones
• This role is carried out responsibly in factual cooperative collaboration with supervisors, employees, involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations
• Support own process control through planning and implementing KPIs with clear responsibility distribution, coordinate problem solving activity in case of deviance from the defined targets
• Analyze and authorize the department budget, assure its fulfillment and develop countermeasures to compensate deviation observed by optimizing or reassigning technical and human resources
• Corresponding to your individual skills, you may be asked to perform appropriate tasks in logistics planning that are not explicitly included in this job posting

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC. 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 Scouts 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:

• 5 years of professional experience as Leadership in logistics or production environment in the automotive industry (e.g, inbound/outbound logistics, supplier management, container management, JIT/JIS) is necessary.
• Experience in automotive logistics supplier management desirable
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics or related fields
• Strong technical skills in networking, hardware and software systems as well as process design
• Excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills
• Ability to independently work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle and to lease 1 vehicle at competitive rates 
  • A mobility stipend

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 = $130,000-$155,000

Internal leveling code: M8

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.