Specialist, Launch Management Engineer - Logistics

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

6d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its past, its communities, its customers, and the balance of work and play. We are looking for visionary, collaborative, and passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of transportation. This role will be instrumental in revolutionizing the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by providing technical launch support for the Logistics area.

Requirements

• A Bachelors or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field. Specialization in Supply Chain Management is preferred. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of Experience of logistics area in BEV/ICE OEM, particularly in the automotive industry.
• Understanding the fundamentals of logistics processes is essential.
• Strong technical understanding of logistics processes, particularly in relation to steering and coordination systems.
• Knowledge of how these processes impact the functionality and launch of vehicles is crucial.
• Proficient in analyzing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to optimize logistics activities planning in all shops.
• Adept at identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions to ensure seamless logistics activities for pre-series vehicle production in all shops.
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration with internal departments, suppliers, and other stakeholders, ensuring a smooth flow of information.
• Previous experience in optimizing logistics processes, driving efficiency, and implementing best practices.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, positive attitude, and a growth mindset.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.
• Proficient Project management and change management software, including vehicle-specific changes and experience with analysis and reporting software within the companies.
• Proficient knowledge applying the Microsoft Office products [PowerPoint, Excel, Word], logistics systems.

Nice To Haves

• Specialization in Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advance the technical capabilities of the Logistics area and coordination during the launch phase.
• Actively participate in committees and meetings to contribute insights and ensure alignment with launch objectives towards logistics readiness.
• Collect, summarize, and disseminate related information to relevant teams for effective decision-making.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of technical data related to the logistics area in coordination with the relevant shop-wise logistics team.
• Monitor logistics activities deadlines, parts readiness timeline, change management, BOM readiness, Note evaluation timeline, and budget for logistics, initiating escalation in case of overruns or issues.
• Coordinate and ensure logistics-related activities readiness in all shops in coordination with the relevant team.
• Collaborate with finance teams to assess financial implications and ensure cost-effective launch strategies.
• Coordinate measures with project-specific specialist departments and the vehicle manufacturing site to ensure a seamless launch with respect to logistics activities.
• Follow up on the implementation of measures, assessing their effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with launch goals (BOM readiness, part readiness, packaging readiness).
• Know, represent, and implement the interests of vehicle manufacturing in the Logistics departments, with a specific focus on logistics activities.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of logistics processes.
• Understand financial key figures in the project, their influencing factors, and monitor compliance, particularly related to the logistics area.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and presentations for review and decision-making.
• Recognize missed deadlines, demand action via escalation, and define corrective measures in collaboration with relevant areas.
• Develop and maintain a detailed timeline for logistics area readiness, ensuring alignment with overall project schedules.
• Establish a start-up organization for logistics activities, selecting key personnel and managing early-phase activities.
• Implement effective communication channels within the start-up organization for streamlined coordination.
• Familiarity with logistics processes from press shop to finish, understanding the intended use of vehicles, and ensuring timely delivery of work content.
• Knowledge of milestones in the product development process, adherence to product and process standards, and suggestions for optimizing the paving process.
• Knowledge of logistics processes in pre-series production, packaging concepts, supply chain management, inbound logistics, and SUMA process.
• Understanding of the production and logistics process, factory control process, and knowledge transfer to employees and colleagues.
• Knowledge of functional divisions within the industry, relations with relevant departments, and integration of processes.
• Understanding of financing types, cost reference values, and evaluation of project information for monthly/annual presentations.
• Proficient Project management and change management software, including vehicle-specific changes and experience with analysis and reporting software within the companies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement technology-driven solutions for enhanced launch management in the paint shop.
• Proficient knowledge applying the Microsoft Office products [PowerPoint, Excel, Word], logistics systems.
• Application and adaptation of relevant methods, actively contributing new knowledge and experience, and fostering knowledge transfer within the team.

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
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

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