Specialist, Program Planning

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

41d • $90,000 - $112,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now! Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: The Program Planning/ Production Planning member will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing the planning and capacity strategy for automotive programs. This role involves analyzing sales demand, production capabilities, and resource allocation to ensure that our manufacturing processes align with customer needs and business objectives. Collaborate with the appropriate teams in order to define the medium- and long-Term Production Plan, Propose and agree with the related shareholder the short-term production plan and production sequence based on plant capacity and restrictions including the evaluation of potential supply risks. Prepare and support the required information for the Program Planning round, including collaboration in the BKM (demand capacity) analysis and confirmation for the planning cadence. Collaborate with BKM (demand & capacity) to understand and report the shortage discussion within Planning Group supports the BKM group and processes to report, align and secure production material to meet planned requirements. Represent Scout for the Program planning discussion. Maintain reference data in VW Group proprietary systems. Language skills desired but not required: German and/ or Spanish. Location & Travel Expectations: This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, SC. The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field or experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in program planning, demand forecasting, or production planning within the automotive industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Prior experience in VW Group systems a plus.
• Strong understanding of Production planning, scheduling and production environment and affinity to work with complex IT-Systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Ability to communicate complex issues into common language for the organization
• Collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills able to work at each hierarchical level of the company
• Detailed knowledge of systems, including Microsoft office suite, especially excel.

Nice To Haves

• Language skills desired but not required: German and/ or Spanish.
• Prior experience in VW Group systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Program Planning/ Production Planning member will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing the planning and capacity strategy for automotive programs.
• This role involves analyzing sales demand, production capabilities, and resource allocation to ensure that our manufacturing processes align with customer needs and business objectives.
• Collaborate with the appropriate teams in order to define the medium- and long-Term Production Plan,
• Propose and agree with the related shareholder the short-term production plan and production sequence based on plant capacity and restrictions including the evaluation of potential supply risks.
• Prepare and support the required information for the Program Planning round, including collaboration in the BKM (demand capacity) analysis and confirmation for the planning cadence.
• Collaborate with BKM (demand & capacity) to understand and report the shortage discussion within Planning Group supports the BKM group and processes to report, align and secure production material to meet planned requirements. Represent Scout for the Program planning discussion.
• Maintain reference data in VW Group proprietary systems.

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: Mid Level
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees