Senior Specialist, Parts Sourcing

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Operations team is responsible for the management of Scout Motors’ genuine parts business, ensuring the seamless procurement, pricing, sales, compliance, and administration of spare parts. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for working directly with suppliers to ensure they meet Scout requirements on the delivery of parts directly into the Scout network, including timing and product material compliance. This role requires the ability to interface across a global supply base in a dynamic manner to ensure inventory is available to support customer demand. This role reports to the Manager of Parts Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in Aftersales within a fast-paced environment, in the Automotive Industry.
• Experience or strong knowledge of ERP with knowledge of product life-cycle management, EDI communication, bills of material, supply chain operations, and supplier releasing
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards including product compliance
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency in AI implementation and management
• Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally with a global supply base.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Passport required.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with Purchasing, identify and source tiered suppliers for aftersales service parts
• With supplier partners and internal stakeholders develop service level agreements for procurement of Scout Motors service parts
• Ensure timely & accurate delivery of service parts through monitoring of supplier KPI’s
• Interface with supply base to ensure parts material compliance according to Scout Motors product standards
• Develop process to monitor and record supplier conformity to product and delivery requirements for use across company stakeholders
• Work with supplier on an ongoing basis to address deviations in procurement plan such as past-due, over-ship, and other non-compliance items.
• Ensure the availability and timely distribution of body parts, working closely with logistics and procurement
• Partner with the procurement team to negotiate and secure necessary parts, ensuring service needs are met 15 years after end of production supply

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree