Specialist, JIS Material Planner

The role

The Specialist, JIS Material Planner will develop and implement planning concepts for JIS Disposition. This role involves supporting suppliers in JIS processes and managing JIT process activities to ensure a reliable supply chain.

What you will do

• Collaboration in Developing, designing and implementing of planning concepts and projects for the JIS Disposition.
• Supporting the suppliers in necessary JIS processes such as transportation, infrastructure, packaging, scheduling, and equipment.
• Initiating, coordinating, and enforcing appropriate measures for the entire activities of the JIT process.
• Early identification of potential risks in the supply chain.
• Active development and cross-departmental alignment and follow up of countermeasures as part of the bottleneck control.
• Clarification and sustainable elimination of problems of the JIT process.
• Identifying, processing, and maintaining data for part inventory management and control.
• Establishing ongoing, constructive and cooperative communication with the suppliers.
• Developing, editing, monitoring and optimizing the material flow and delivery program and the production programs with the JIT suppliers.
• Assumption of special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in automotive production and logistics (e.g., inbound/outbound logistics, supplier management, container management, JIT/JIS)
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics or related fields.
• Strong technical skills in networking, hardware, and software systems as well as process design
• Excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills
• Ability to independently work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High attendance to travel
• Valid driver's license required
• Passport required

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• Experience in automotive logistics supplier management focused of JIS Processes desirable

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 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

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is carrying forward the heritage of an iconic American vehicle brand by electrifying and digitizing it. The company aims to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace.