Scoutmotors Sr. Specialist in Supplier Management at Scout Motors focusing on supplier readiness, industrialization, and risk management to support successful program launches. Lead supplier development and performance improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Supplier Readiness & Development
Serve as a senior subject matter expert in supplier readiness and industrialization, leading assessments of suppliers' manufacturing capabilities, tooling readiness, process maturity, and operational preparedness to support successful program launches.
Drive supplier development initiatives across multiple programs, identifying opportunities to improve production readiness, manufacturing performance, and long-term scalability.
Program Launch & Readiness Leadership
Lead complex supplier readiness activities from pre-production through mass production, ensuring alignment with key program milestones, launch timing, and manufacturing objectives.
Evaluate supplier readiness risks and influence action plans to support successful vehicle launches and program execution.
Advanced Risk Management
Identify and assess supplier, manufacturing, and supply chain risks through data analysis, supplier evaluations, and readiness reviews.
Develop and drive mitigation strategies to address capacity constraints, quality concerns, operational challenges, logistics disruptions, and supply continuity risks.
Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement
Lead cross-functional supplier performance reviews focused on cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and operational excellence.