Specialist, Parts Sourcing

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Human Resource • $100,000 PA - $120,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Scout Motors is looking for a Specialist, Parts Sourcing to join their Parts Operations team. This role is responsible for managing the genuine parts business, ensuring procurement, pricing, sales, compliance, and administration of spare parts. The Specialist will work directly with suppliers to ensure they meet Scout's requirements for parts delivery into the Scout network, including timing and product material compliance. This position requires interfacing with a global supply base to ensure inventory availability to support customer demand. Key responsibilities include identifying and sourcing tiered suppliers for aftersales service parts, developing service level agreements with supplier partners, monitoring supplier KPIs for timely and accurate delivery, and ensuring parts material compliance. The role also involves working with suppliers to address deviations in procurement plans and ensuring the availability of body parts. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Novi, Michigan.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of Aftersales experience in the automotive industry
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Knowledge of product life-cycle management
  • Knowledge of EDI communication
  • Knowledge of bills of material
  • Knowledge of supply chain operations
  • Knowledge of supplier releasing
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills
  • High proficiency in Excel
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to travel 10-20%
Good to have:
  • Experience or strong knowledge of product compliance
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Annual performance bonus program
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
  • 20 days paid time off (PTO) accrued
  • 40 hours unplanned PTO annually
  • 14 company or floating holidays annually
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military 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

The Parts Operations team is responsible for the management of Scout Motors’ genuine parts business, ensuring the seamless procurement , pricing, sales, compliance, and administration of spare parts. As a member of the team you will be responsible for working directly with suppliers to ensure they meet Scout requirements on the delivery of parts directly into the Scout network, including timing and product material compliance. This role requires the ability to interface across a global supply base in a dynamic manner to ensure inventory is available to support customer demand. This role reports to the Manager of Parts 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:

 

  •  In conjunction with Purchasing, identify and source tiered suppliers for aftersales service parts
  • With supplier partners and internal stakeholders develop service level agreements for procurement of Scout Motors service parts
  • Ensure timely & accurate delivery of service parts through monitoring of supplier KPI’s
  • Interface with supply base to ensure parts material compliance according to Scout Motors product standards
  • Develop process to monitor and record supplier conformity to product and delivery requirements for use across company stakeholders
  • Work with supplier on an ongoing basis to address deviations in procurement plan such as past-due, over-ship, and other non-compliance items.
  • Ensure the availability and timely distribution of body parts, working closely with logistics and procurement
  • Partner with the procurement team to negotiate and secure necessary parts, ensuring service needs are met 15 years after end of production supply

Location & Travel Expectations:

  • This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in 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 frequently. 

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.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in Aftersales within a fast-paced environment, in the Automotive Industry.
  • Experience or strong knowledge of ERP with knowledge of product life-cycle management, EDI communication, bills of material, supply chain operations, and supplier releasing
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards including product compliance
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical skills with a high proficiency in Excel
  • Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally with a global supply base.
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10%-20% of the time. Domestic travel required; possibility of international travel occasionally. Passport required.

 

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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