Specialist, Material Control Inhouse

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company emphasizes respect for the past, present, and future, focusing on community, work-life balance, and customer needs with versatile powertrains. Scout Motors fosters an environment for talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate individuals to shape the future of transportation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. An equivalent amount of work experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in material control or inventory management, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in material control, inventory management, or a related role, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Familiarity with production scheduling and inventory management software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of automotive parts and materials is advantageous.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tracking and prioritizing critical materials across suppliers, transit, or Plant, to ensure timely supply at point of use for the production areas and pre-assembly sections, thus ensuring a stable production flow throughout the production process.
• Follow Company standard procedures, act with integrity and pay attention to details, effective communication with all levels and functions; as well as participating in the SFM through continuous improvement, problem analysis, and KPI monitoring to prevent disruptions.
• Assume responsibility for the Inbound Logistics activities required to manage bottlenecks or critical parts. Including, if necessary, coordination/initiation of expedited shipments or special transport.
• Order original parts from other plants or from suppliers.
• Check Inbound Logistics-relevant warnings of material flow to systematic errors or missing parts.
• Handle critical material call-offs before MIH and independently initiate activities or measures to ensure process stability.
• Ensure communication and secure parts supply in collaboration with suppliers, freight forwarders, Original Parts, CKD, and other group plants in the absence of the Inbound Logistics Team.
• Receive information on material shortages from production areas and coordinate the current situation with the Inbound Logistics Team.
• Conduct investigations in case of material shortages, including the proactive and responsible initiation of necessary measures.
• Verify material stock levels in-house and in transit.
• Coordinate processes throughout the entire material flow chain (supplier, transport, and internal logistics) in bottleneck situations.
• In coordination with Production Control Specialists, initiate blockings of vehicles as necessary.
• Process daily reports (daily production notifications, blocking lists, CP 6/7/8 reports) with appropriate documentation.
• Daily exchange of information with the Production & Material Control Specialists and Group Leader.
• Inform the Inbound Logistics Team responsible (or their delegate) the following day about bottlenecks or critical parts handling and hand over any open issues.

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