Director, Logistics and Operations

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.

But 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. 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.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

The Director, Logistics and Operations is responsible for leading Scout Motors’ Aftersales logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, service parts operations, and service parts business strategy. This role owns the end-to-end service parts ecosystem, ensuring parts availability, efficient logistics flow, scalable warehouse operations, optimized transportation networks, and a commercially strong parts business that supports long-term Aftersales growth. 

Providing strategic direction and operational leadership across parts logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, inventory flow, supplier performance, service parts commercialization, pricing, margin management, and business performance. The Director will be accountable for building and scaling the operating model required to support Scout Motors’ Aftersales launch and long-term direct-to-consumer service strategy.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Define and lead the overall strategy and execution for Aftersales logistics, transportation, warehouse operations and service parts operations, ensuring alignment with Scout Motors’ customer experience, and long-term growth objectives. 
• Provide leadership, direction, and development for the teams, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, governance routines, and accountability across logistics, operations, transportation, and service parts business functions. 
• Own the end-to-end service parts supply chain strategy, including inventory flow, parts distribution, warehouse operations, transportation network, supplier coordination, packaging processes, and service parts availability. 
• Develop and execute the service parts business strategy, including revenue growth, pricing strategy, margin management, parts sales performance, lifecycle management, parts portfolio commercialization, and business planning. 
• Oversee transportation strategy and network optimization, including carrier management, route planning, cost management, supplier coordination, transportation performance metrics, and sustainable transportation practices. 
• Lead the development and optimization of warehouse and distribution operations, including layout strategy, labor productivity, storage utilization, throughput, order fulfillment, dock-to-stock performance, order accuracy, safety, packaging, and operational standardization. 
• Establish and manage key performance indicators across service parts operations, including inventory availability, service levels, order fulfillment, transportation costs, warehouse productivity, supplier performance, revenue, margin, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. 
• Own budget planning and financial performance for logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, and parts business activities, identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency, revenue performance, profitability, and long-term scalability. 
• Manage strategic relationships with third-party logistics providers, transportation carriers, warehouse service providers, packaging suppliers, corrugate vendors, and other external partners to ensure contractual compliance, service excellence, cost competitiveness, and continuous improvement.  
• Drive forecasting, inventory planning, stocking strategy, and parts availability initiatives to support service readiness, customer uptime, warranty requirements, repair performance, and business growth.  
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across transportation, warehouse operations, parts operations, supplier performance, packaging, cost management, and service parts business processes. 
• Develop risk mitigation and business continuity plans for supplier disruptions, transportation delays, inventory shortages, warehouse capacity constraints, packaging availability, launch risks, and operational performance issues. 
• Drive sustainability initiatives across logistics, transportation, warehouse, and packaging operations by reducing waste, improving material efficiency, optimizing transportation impact, and incorporating environmentally responsible practices. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. 
• 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.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, supply chain operations, service parts operations, service parts, parts business management, or related operational leadership roles. 
• Minimum of 10+ years of leadership experience managing managers, cross-functional teams, suppliers, vendors, and complex operational functions. 
• Strong understanding of service parts operations, aftermarket parts distribution, transportation management, warehouse operations, inventory management, pricing strategy, margin management, parts lifecycle, and parts commercialization. 
• Proven experience leading logistics and operations in a high-growth, launch, startup, automotive, manufacturing, aftermarket, or service parts environment. 
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers, transportation carriers, warehouse service providers, packaging suppliers, and strategic supplier relationships. 
• Demonstrated ability to own business performance, including budget management, cost optimization, revenue growth, profitability, operational KPIs, and executive-level reporting. 
• Experience implementing, integrating, or optimizing ERP, WMS, TMS, planning tools, reporting platforms, and supply chain technology solutions.  
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, problem-solving, financial acumen, and decision-making skills. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving business environment while balancing strategic priorities with hands-on operational execution. 
• Experience in automotive, EV, aftermarket parts, service operations, manufacturing, or direct-to-consumer business models preferred. 
• German language proficiency is a bonus and may contribute to success in the role. 

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

Pay Transparency

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.

Initial base salary range = $180,000.00 - $220,000.00

Internal leveling code: M6

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.