Yard Process Planner Specialist

Overview

Responsible for coordinating and optimizing vehicle movement and storage activities within the logistics yard to ensure efficient outbound dispatch of vehicles. This role serves as a critical link between production, yard operations, dispatch teams, and transport carriers, ensuring that all processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

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:

• Yard Planning and Vehicle Flow Management.
• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle movements within the yard to support production output, carrier pickups, and shipping schedules.
• Create and maintain vehicle parking strategies based on inventory levels, carrier assignments, and loading priorities.
• Monitor yard capacity and optimize space utilization to avoid congestion or vehicle bottlenecks.
• Ensure First-In-First-Out (FIFO) or other dispatch sequencing rules are followed as per customer/OEM requirements.
• Analyze yard operations to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies; implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to yard activities.
• Monitor KPIs such as vehicle dwell time, space utilization, and outbound accuracy to drive performance improvements.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina. 
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• 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, logistics, business administration, or a related field preferred to appropriate work experience. Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma or PMP) are a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience and strong understanding of yard logistics, vehicle movement processes, vehicle transportation and inventory management, or a related role, preferably within an automotive, manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in Yard Management Systems, Inventory Management and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with rail and truck loading/unloading operations.
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs/LSPs) in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of managing multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement.
• Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate across departments (Quality, Production, Engineering).
• High attention to detail with the ability to analyze inventory discrepancies and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

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 = $95,000.00 - $120,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9