Specialist, Aftersales Service Operations

1 Day ago • 4 Years + • $100,000 PA - $120,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Specialist in Service Operations will optimize service operations, ensure high-quality service delivery, and oversee the development of partnerships. Responsibilities include defining processes, developing partnerships, overseeing contracts, identifying key performance indicators, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing projects, and contributing to budget planning. The role is based in Columbia, South Carolina or Novi, Michigan and requires in-person attendance and travel for events.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in Aftersales, Collision or Insurance in automotive industry.
  • Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean or Six Sigma).
  • Strong Excel skills including advanced formulas and data analysis.
Good to have:
  • German language proficiency.
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans.
  • 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
  • 20 days planned PTO annually and 40 hours of unplanned PTO.
  • 14 company or floating holidays annually.
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

Job Details

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Specialist in Service Operations to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for optimizing our service operations processes, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and overseeing the development of partnerships. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of technical service and experience in project management within the automotive or related industry, with a strong focus on Aftersales. This role reports to the Manager, Service Operations.

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:

  • Connect with key internal stakeholders and external partners, including suppliers and Volkswagen Group entities to define processes, requirements, and deliverables that align to the Scout way.
  • Develop strategic Collision & Insurance partnerships that ensure high quality repairs, exceptional innovative solutions, streamline operations, and achieve mutual growth.
  • Work with stakeholders and suppliers to oversee contracts by initiating requests for quotations, developing statements of work, conducting proposal meetings, evaluating quotations, and securing approvals.
  • Identify Key Performance Indicators that set clear objectives that may be tracked throughout the organization to manage program efficiency
  • Ensure all partner facilities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies.
  • Collaborate with technical service and training to ensure collision procedures are properly documented, and training is provided efficiently to respective partners and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates exceptional communication skills by clearly conveying information, actively listening, and engaging with diverse audiences.
  • Independently manage projects from initiation to completion in a global and multicultural setting, ensuring all goals are met and stakeholders are satisfied.
  • Contribute to budget planning and oversee expense management

Location & Travel Expectations:

  • This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina or Novi, Michigan.
  • The responsibilities of this role require 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, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 4+ years of professional experience in Aftersales / Collision / Insurance within a fast-paced environment, preferably in the Automotive Industry.
  • Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Intermediate Excel Skills
    • Advanced Formulas: Proficiency with more complex formulas such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH.
    • Data Analysis: Use of PivotTables and PivotCharts to summarize and analyze data.
    • Data Validation: Setting up rules to ensure data integrity.
    • Chart Creation: Ability to create and customize various types of charts (e.g., bar, line, pie charts).
  • German language proficiency is a bonus and will contribute to success in the role.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground upThis is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundationIn 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 = $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

 

Notice to applicants:

  • Residing in San FranciscoPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
  • Residing in Los AngelesScout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
  • Residing in New York CityThis role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

 

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.

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About The Company

Here at Scout Motors, we‘re carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again. But Scout represents more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. Together with the help of our community, we’re designing, engineering, and building the next generation of electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers — the ones who roll up their sleeves, push forward, endure the elements, and get the job done.

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