Yard Process Planner Specialist

Scout Motors•Columbia, SC

7d•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and optimizing vehicle movement and storage activities within the logistics yard to ensure efficient outbound dispatch of vehicles. This role serves as a critical link between production, yard operations, dispatch teams, and transport carriers, ensuring that all processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field preferred to appropriate work experience. Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma or PMP) are a plus.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience and strong understanding of yard logistics, vehicle movement processes, vehicle transportation and inventory management, or a related role, preferably within an automotive, manufacturing or production environment.
Proficiency in Yard Management Systems, Inventory Management and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with rail and truck loading/unloading operations.
Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs/LSPs) in a collaborative environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of managing multiple priorities under time constraints.
Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement.
Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate across departments (Quality, Production, Engineering).
High attention to detail with the ability to analyze inventory discrepancies and resolve operational issues quickly.
Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Responsibilities

Yard Planning and Vehicle Flow Management.
Plan and coordinate daily vehicle movements within the yard to support production output, carrier pickups, and shipping schedules.
Create and maintain vehicle parking strategies based on inventory levels, carrier assignments, and loading priorities.
Monitor yard capacity and optimize space utilization to avoid congestion or vehicle bottlenecks.
Ensure First-In-First-Out (FIFO) or other dispatch sequencing rules are followed as per customer/OEM requirements.
Analyze yard operations to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies; implement continuous improvement strategies.
Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to yard activities.
Monitor KPIs such as vehicle dwell time, space utilization, and outbound accuracy to drive performance improvements.

Benefits

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
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.