Sr. Specialist, Information Process Planner

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

1d • $110,000 - $135,000 • 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 optimizing our IT logistics planning processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Information Process Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of professional experience in Logistics or IT Department, ideally in the automotive industry
• Proven experience in the implementation or maintaining of SAP systems on Logistics Business or IT side
• Experience designing cross- departmental information flows
• Experience managing inventory ownership, material visibility, and replenishment processes across supplier locations, external warehouses, and multi-tier supply chain networks
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and persistence
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop aligned solutions across departments
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative, collaborative and open mindset and drive to think outside the box
• Strong understanding of Production environments and affinity to work with complex IT-Systems

Responsibilities

• Support the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of inbound logistics processes related to supplier integration, material planning, and transportation.
• Design and optimize logistics information flows between suppliers, logistics service providers, and Scout Motors.
• Collaborate with Scout IT and Volkswagen Group IT to ensure logistics systems support stable and efficient material flow operations.
• Translate business requirements into system and process solutions supporting inbound logistics operations.
• Support implementation, testing, and stabilization of SAP logistics processes and related digital solutions.
• Define and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities to validate system functionality and business requirements.
• Develop and maintain consignment inventory concepts supporting inbound logistics and production requirements.
• Design processes that provide visibility of Scout-owned inventory located at supplier, warehouse, and logistics partner locations.
• Define inventory ownership, material tracking, and inventory reconciliation processes across the extended supply chain.
• Collaborate with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate inventory visibility and reporting.
• Support SAP process design and system enhancements related to consignment inventory and ownership management.
• Develop and coordinate communication concepts and information flows that support transparency across multiple supply chain partners.
• Ensure material availability while optimizing inventory levels throughout the supply chain network.
• Collaborate closely with Logistics Operations, Material Planning, Purchasing, Production Control, Manufacturing, and IT teams.
• Partner with suppliers and logistics service providers to support efficient inbound logistics operations.
• Align process standards, system requirements, and operational objectives across internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and business partners.
• Support change management activities associated with new logistics processes, systems, and supply chain concepts.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree