Sr. Specialist Logistics Cost Management

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 trucks and will do so once again. 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 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. 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.

And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements— an all‑electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built‑in gas‑powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

As a Senior Specialist Logistics Cost Management, you play a crucial role in creating a stable and cost‑efficient logistics supply chain for Scout Motors. You will focus on managing the end‑to‑end logistics cost structure of Scout Motors. You will serve as the central contact person for logistics costs to all of Scout, including regular presentations to top management. This will ensure complete transparency in all logistics decisions and will be the foundation for Scout Motors’ future best‑in‑class supply chain.

• Logistics Counterpart in Sourcing:
  Act as the logistics counterpart in all sourcing processes, ensuring that logistics requirements and cost implications are fully integrated into supplier selection and sourcing strategies. Your analysis will directly influence sourcing decisions and long‑term supply chain strategies, ensuring cost efficiency and operational stability.
• Logistics Concept Definition:
  Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to define and validate logistics concepts for sourced parts, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and sustainability targets.
• Logistics Cost Management:
  Create and maintain a bottom‑up logistics cost framework capturing all of Scout Motors Inbound Logistics cost to ensure full transparency and serve as a company‑wide foundation for process optimization.
• Transportation Cost Calculation:
  Calculate logistics costs based on various factors such as supplier location and transportation rates. Analyze and optimize processes to minimize costs.
• Performance Metrics and Reporting:
  Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for inbound logistics processes. Create comprehensible reports and use them to derive optimization measures.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Implement strategies for continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and compliance across all processes.
• Corresponding to your individual skills, you may be asked to perform appropriate tasks in logistics planning that are not explicitly included in this job posting.

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.
• This role requires 4–5 days per week in the office, with regular in‑person meetings and events.
• 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.

• 7+ years of proven automotive OEM experience in logistics cost calculation and cost management.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Expert‑level Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and automation (e.g., VBA or Power Query) is required.
• Exceptional numerical and analytical proficiency. The ability to interpret large datasets, perform accurate calculations, and generate actionable insights is required.
• Experience with data analytics and creating visualizations using Power BI is required.
• Experience in automotive OEM sourcing processes and I.T. systems is…