Pre-Series Materialflow Planner

What you'll do

The Pre-Series Materialflow Planner plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful launch of Scout Motors' factory by meticulously managing and evaluating launch costs.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Coordinate with Technical Office, Purchasing Department and Pre-Series Center the definition of Pre-Series Production Plan for all Production Shops in order to achieve the required Product Release according to Project Milestones,
• Define User Manual and Departmental Procedures related to the Material check, warehousing and transportation from Receiving Area to Production Line, for pre-series and prototype parts,
• Planning and optimizing internal processes, structures and equipment to ensure the production ramp up,
• Develop, together with VW IT Group, the IT Logistic Concept for Pre-Series Planning and operations considering the Brand specificities and Group standards,
• Define and agree with internal and external stakeholders the internal material flow for pre-series parts including IT-system support by ensuring transparent and strong hand-over points,
• Build up the Logistic Bill of Material based on Technical Product Information and ensure the vehicle Data Maintenance in the related IT-Systems,
• Define and carry out IT System User Test to prove the Systems functionalities before the planned Go-Live,
• Ensure Pre-Series build schedules with processes and parts on time based on production capacity and demand considering also quality requirements.
• Support internal and external resources for planning, executing and optimizing of all logistics responsibilities concerning production material flow from suppliers to point of fit,
• Support process control through planning and implementing KPIs with clear responsibility distribution, coordinate problem solving activity in case of deviance from the defined targets,
• Analyze and authorize the department budget, assure its fulfillment and develop countermeasures to compensate deviation observed by optimizing or reassigning technical and human resources.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. The role will be based out of a Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina. Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and be able to travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you'll bring

We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• 5+ years of professional experience in logistics or production environment in the automotive industry,
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related fields
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Detailed Knowledge and extensive Experience in Quality Management Systems (ISO, VDA, etc …) and related process requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage complexity
• Collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills able to work at each hierarchical level of the company
• Strong understanding of Production environment and affinity to work with complex IT-Systems

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Provide first-level support to end-users experiencing issues with applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application-related problems in a timely manner.
• Assist users with software installation, configuration, and usage.
• Log and track support incidents, documenting solutions and workarounds.
• Collaborate with development teams to escalate and resolve complex issues.
• Ensure timely resolution of support tickets within defined service level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor the performance and availability of critical applications.
• Proactively identify and address potential issues before they impact users.
• Implement monitoring tools and alerts to ensure early detection of issues.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for support processes, known issues, and resolutions.
• Create and update user guides and knowledge base articles.
• Communicate effectively with end-users to gather additional information about reported issues.
• Provide regular updates to users on the status of ongoing support incidents.
• Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to facilitate issue resolution.
• Conduct training sessions for end-users to enhance their understanding of applications.
• Develop training materials and documentation to support user education.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to apply patches and updates to applications.
• Ensure that applications are up-to-date and in compliance with security policies.
• Participate in the testing of new releases and patches before deployment.
• Work with development teams to identify and report bugs and usability issues.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require in-office work 5 days per week and occasional attendance at other in-person meetings and events. The role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC.

What you'll bring

We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in application support or a related role.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of database systems, SQL, and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) is a plus.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• 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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility to lease up to 2 vehicles at competitive rates

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range: $110,000 - $130,000

Internal leveling code: IC9