Analyst, Logistics Cost Management

About the role

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 that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. 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 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; respect for both work and play, with vehicles equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute; and respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. A Scout employee 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 and be part of shaping the future of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute logistics cost calculations covering transportation, warehousing, packaging, and related supply chain costs.
• Apply complex predefined costing methodologies and formulas using inputs from multiple cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct detailed transportation cost evaluations to support sourcing, budgeting, and strategic supply chain decisions.
• Perform scenario analyses and cost simulations to identify optimal logistics solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate logistics cost estimates to support sourcing milestones and business decision-making.
• Sourcing Support: Provide logistics cost analysis and input during assigned sourcing activities; support supplier sourcing decisions by analyzing logistics concepts, transportation options, and associated costs; partner closely with Procurement and cross-functional teams throughout the sourcing process; participate in supplier evaluations and sourcing reviews by providing logistics expertise and quantitative recommendations.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Identify and recommend improvements to logistics costing methodologies, tools, and calculation models to increase accuracy and efficiency; identify opportunities to automate manual activities through advanced Excel solutions, Power BI, AI-enabled tools, and process automation technologies; support the development of scalable data structures and reporting solutions to improve visibility and decision-making; contribute to the digital transformation of logistics planning and cost modeling processes.
• Reporting & Communication: Create concise management presentations and one-page summaries that communicate complex logistics analyses in a clear and actionable manner; develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Power BI and other analytical tools; prepare and present analytical findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders, with support from logistics leadership as appropriate; maintain effective communication across Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier organizations.
• Additional Logistics Support: Assist with transportation strategy development, network evaluations, and special cost-related projects; support other transportation and logistics-related initiatives as business needs require; contribute analytical expertise to continuous improvement projects throughout the supply chain organization.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, analytics, engineering, procurement, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field (an equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, data modeling, and analytical tools.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and data models in Power BI.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for different audiences.
• High level of organization, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to create executive-ready presentations and concise management summaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, transportation, or supply chain environments.
• Understanding of automotive logistics concepts, including transportation networks, packaging solutions, and material flow concepts.
• Experience with process automation, AI tools, Power Automate, Power Query, Python, VBA, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with logistics cost modeling, transportation procurement, network analysis, and supply chain analytics.
• Exposure to sourcing, procurement, or supplier management processes.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 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

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: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00. Internal Leveling Code: IC10.

Schedule

This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood. It requires 4–5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. Applicants should expect the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.