Specialist, Program Planning

What you’ll do

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.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees 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 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.

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

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. 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 = $90,000.00 - $112,500.00

Internal leveling code: IC9