Specialist, Material Planner
Scout Motors · Blythewood, South Carolina, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $95,000.00 - $120,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Scout Motors's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Scout Motors's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Scout Motors
- high 233 stale, 7 reposted of 235 open
- Hiring momentum
- 348 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scout Motors's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scout Motors.
About this role
The Specialist, Material Planner at Scout Motors is responsible for collaborating with suppliers to establish a strong supply chain, ensuring adequate material availability at production plants. This role involves managing the entire process from supplier to customer, identifying supply chain risks, and optimizing material flow and logistics. The planner will work closely with various departments to develop emergency strategies and maintain communication with stakeholders.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Scout Motors as an employer.
What you need
- 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 and communication skills
- Ability to independently work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Nice to have
- Master’s degree is a plus
- Experience in automotive logistics supplier management focused on JIS Processes preferred
What you get
- Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including 20 days planned PTO, 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
- Annual performance bonus program
Worth weighing
- Role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings
- Initial base salary range is $95,000.00 - $120,000.00, but final salary is determined based on skills and experience
- This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City
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Listed by Scout Motors on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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