Specialist, Project Steering & Control

Charlotte, NCfull timeRemote

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senior

$90k–$113k

H1B: no

Scoutmotors Specialist, Project Steering & Control at Scoutmotors manages planning and execution of large new vehicle project deliverables from Purchasing and represents Scout Purchasing in project-related committees. The role focuses on optimizing vehicle financial results and ensuring timely, flawless launch.

Responsibilities

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Early Project Phase (pre-PF)
20% Main interface for all vehicle project activities for Scout from the Purchasing standpoint
10% Establish methods and ensure accurate reporting of vehicle project status to Purchasing Board and Top-Management
20% Build a network and establish communication paths between vehicle project lead project structures in Germany, Scout Management Board, Development and advance supplier development in Novi/Charlotte, and the Project Purchasing / Commodity Purchasing counterparts in Novi
10% Maintain material cost, invest, localization / deep localization, forward sourcing and other key financial indicators and report the status vs. target to management
20% Advocate for the regionalization of vehicle projects and a high degree of adoption of local standards, materials and features
20% Drive together with R&D and Commodity Purchasing the early phase of supplier concept competitions and RFQs, and expand the network of viable new suppliers for consideration in forward sourcing decisions
Project Implementation Phase (Post-PF, production location Blythewood, SC)
15% Budget responsible for multi-million-dollar tooling invest and launch cost for all parts in the pre-series phase of assigned vehicle project
Establish benchmarking data and tooling invest target-setting methodology for CSC decisions during Forward Sourcing process in alignment with budget, benchmark and supply situation
10% Ensure accurate tracking of part cost (e.g. currency, deep localization, origin, etc.) and reporting to Finance and Project Organization

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Annual Bonus
Parental Leave

Company

Scoutmotors

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Remote-friendly

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