Specialist, JIS Material Planner

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

76d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist JIS Material Planner will collaborate with suppliers to establish a strong supply chain and ensure sufficient material at production plants. This role reports to the Manager, Material Planning and is crucial in revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving key planning and supply chain objectives. The position is based in Blythewood, South Carolina, requiring 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• 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. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience in automotive logistics supplier management focused on JIS Processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to establish a strong supply chain and ensure enough material at production plants.
• Develop, design, and implement planning concepts and projects for JIS Disposition.
• Support suppliers in necessary JIS processes such as transportation, infrastructure, packaging, scheduling, and equipment to ensure a cost-optimal and reliable supply chain of parts.
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce appropriate measures for all JIT process activities (e.g., parts lists, disposition releases, advance information, security circulations).
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain early and develop/align countermeasures for bottleneck control, including checking parts inventory.
• Clarify and sustainably eliminate problems within the JIT process, including coordinating and monitoring the accuracy and stability of IT processes.
• Identify, process, and maintain data for part inventory management and control, process complaints, and initiate inventories.
• Examine the capacities of JIT suppliers in coordination with the requirements of the operational production program.
• Establish ongoing, constructive, and cooperative communication with suppliers.
• Develop, edit, monitor, and optimize the material flow and delivery program, and production programs with JIT suppliers.
• Assume special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder.
• Carry out responsibilities in a factual, cooperative collaboration with supervisors, employees, and involved/affected departments, in compliance with existing guidelines, standards, and regulations.

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.
• Pay Transparency.
• Eligible to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level