Senior Specialist, Supplier Management Specialist

Here at Scout Motors were 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 its 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 hasnt 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 youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

What youll do

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

• Collaborate in developing designing and implementing of planning concepts and projects for the Supplier Management function.
  • Planning implementing and documenting of logistical audits for potential new suppliers/locations prior to nomination (forward sourcing/global sourcing)
  • Reporting audit result in VW internal system and follow up open issues.
  • Ensuring the logistical delivery quality to secure the series ramp-up as well as the logistical control of production relocation of nominated suppliers.
• Active developing/contributing to sourcing processes e.g. by preparation of logistic audit and checking the logistics standards fit to Scouts expectations including suppliers production and logistics processes.
• Evaluate potential suppliers with purchasing/quality/engineering for supplier awarding by providing logistics rating.
• Perform launch review to suppliers to ensure suppliers readiness for series production.
• Supplier event organizing e.g. supplier day supplier training etc.
• Support the suppliers in necessary processes as transportation infrastructure packaging scheduling and equipment to ensure reliable supply chain on site at suppliers.
• Onsite supplier logistics support to ensure the suppliers delivery performance in launch/series by using efficient problem-solving processes (8D report fish-bone chart etc.)
• Early identification of potential risks in the supply chain. Active development and follow up of countermeasures with cross-departments coordination as part of the bottleneck control to assure delivery from suppliers.
• Collaborating with other group plants e.g. VW de Mexico and Audi de Mexico for knowledge/process exchange.
• Supporting team process establishment for a manufacturing environment.
• Establishing an ongoing constructive and cooperative communication with the suppliers.
• Assumption of special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder
• 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

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia South Carolina.
• The responsibilities of this role will require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events
• 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.
• Travel: This role requires the ability to travel both domestically and internationally more than 60% of the time.

What youll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• 5 years of professional experience in automotive production and logistics (e.g. inbound/outbound logistics supplier management container management JIT/JIS)
• Extensive experience in automotive logistics supplier management
• Extensive experience with IATF VDA and MMOG automotive quality management system.
• Project management experience desirable
• Bachelors/masters 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
• Ability to travel more than 60% of the time domestically and internationally. Passport required.

What youll 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 candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $120000.00 - $145000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• Residing inSan Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing inLos 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 inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforceand 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 pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice 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