Scout Motors
Specialist, Launch Cost
Blythewood, South Carolina, United States · Mid · Full-time
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About the role
- One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Financial Forecasting - Develop accurate and detailed financial forecasts based on the gathered cost data, providing essential insights into the financial implications of the launch.
- Budget Oversight - Collaborate with department heads to establish and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with the overall launch strategy and financial goals.
- Technical Process Understanding - Learn, analyze, and understand the technical processes within the factory to challenge and validate cost estimations effectively.
- Data Visualization & Reporting Automation - Create dashboards and support reporting automation through Excel -based tools and apply AI-driven analytics to support data-driven decision making.
- Continuous Improvement - Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on post-launch evaluations, helping refine cost estimation processes for future projects.
- Risk Management - Proactively identify potential risks in cost estimation and support escalation processes, working collaboratively to develop risk mitigation plans.
- Technical Understanding - Solid technical understanding of manufacturing processes, especially in the automotive industry, to effectively challenge and validate launch costs.
- Communication Skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Master's degree is a plus.
- An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Compensation
- $95,000.00 - $120,000.00
- 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.
Benefits
- You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Educational Background - Bachelor's in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Company info
- Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history.
- Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers.
- At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate.
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