Specialist, EDI Connection Coordination

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:

• Initiating, coordinating, and enforcing appropriate measures for the entire activities of the EDI Connection between suppliers and Scout.
• Early identification of potential risks in the supply chain related to EDI Connection. Active development and cross-departmental alignment and follow up of countermeasures as part of the bottleneck control including checking the parts inventory.
• Clarification and sustainable elimination of problems of the EDI Connection. (e.g., coordination and responsible monitoring of the accuracy and stability of IT processes).
• Establish ongoing, constructive, and cooperative communication with suppliers.
• Assumption of special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder.
• This Role is carried out responsibly in factual cooperative collaboration with supervisors, employees, involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, South Carolina, United States.
• 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:

• 5+ years of professional experience in EDI operations, ideally within the automotive industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Software Engineering, or related field required.
• Hands‑on experience working with EDI standards such as VDA (4984, 4987, 4994, 4939), EDIFACT (DELFOR, DESADV), and/or ANSI X12
• Proven ability to onboard and support suppliers, including mapping, testing, troubleshooting, and validating message flows.
• Strong understanding of logistics and production processes, including ASNs, delivery forecasts, transport planning, and just‑in‑sequence workflows.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or similar) and how EDI integrates with purchasing, logistics, and finance modules.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail and a structured working style.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across IT, logistics, purchasing, and supplier teams.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and explain technical issues in a way non‑technical stakeholders can understand.
• A collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to independently manage multiple onboarding projects in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high quality and accuracy.
• A proactive, service‑oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and follow‑through.
• Strong technical skills in networking, hardware, and software systems as well as process design.
• Ability to independently work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

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

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 = $95,000.00 - $120,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9