Specialist, JIS Material Planner

What you’ll do

• Collaborate in Developing, designing and implementing of planning concepts and projects for the JIS Disposition.
• Support the suppliers in necessary JIS processes such as transportation, infrastructure, packaging, scheduling, and equipment to ensure a cost optimal and reliable supply chain of the parts.
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce appropriate measures for the entire activities of the JIT process (e.g., parts lists, disposition releases and their advance information, security circulations).
• Early identification of potential risks in the supply chain. Active development and cross-departmental alignment and follow up of countermeasures as part of the bottleneck control including checking the parts inventory.
• Clarify and sustainably eliminate problems of the JIT process. (e.g., coordination and responsible monitoring of the accuracy and stability of IT processes).
• Identify, process, and maintain data for part inventory management and control, as well as process complaints and initiate inventories, including the examination of the capacities of the JIT suppliers in coordination with the requirements of the operational production program.
• Establish ongoing, constructive, and cooperative communication with the suppliers.
• Develop, edit, monitor, and optimize the material flow and delivery program and the production programs with the JIT suppliers.
• Assume special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, South Carolina.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular 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 from time to time.

What you’ll bring

• 4+ years of professional experience in automotive production and logistics (e.g., inbound/outbound logistics, supplier management, container management, JIT/JIS)
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics or related fields. Master’s degree is a plus. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in automotive logistics supplier management focused of JIS Processes desirable
• 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
• High attendance to travel

What you'll gain

• 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: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00
• Internal Leveling Code: IC9

Notice to applicants

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, 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.
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

• Scout Motors 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 Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws.