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!
What you’ll do
Scout is seeking a strategic and results-driven Manager of Outbound Rail – Finished Vehicle Logistics to lead the development and execution of rail transportation operations for our vehicle production center in Blythewood, South Carolina. This role is critical in establishing the rail logistics infrastructure, including contracts, partnerships, processes, and performance standards to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and compliant vehicle distribution.
The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of finished vehicle logistics, strong rail carrier management experience, and the ability to build a rail program from the ground up. This includes establishing clear and actionable Statements of Work (SOWs) and building a local field team to oversee daily execution. This role requires cross-functional coordination with internal Scout Motors stakeholders to ensure performance and compliance.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Develop and execute the outbound rail strategy for finished vehicle shipments from Scout’s production center, leveraging AI-driven network modeling and predictive analytics to optimize rail utilization, capacity planning, and distribution flows across the country.
- Lead the creation of Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and new rail contracts, ensuring alignment with company goals, customer requirements, and industry best practices.
- Design and establish rail routes, lane structures, and end-to-end network flows in partnership with Class I and regional railroads, haul-away carriers, and distribution hubs, utilizing advanced analytics and AI-based optimization tools to improve service, cost, and transit performance.
- Build and manage the budget for rail logistics operations, including forecasting and cost optimization initiatives.
- Negotiate and execute contracts with Class I railroads, short line operators, and other third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and develop strong relationships with these partners.
- Monitor and manage fleet of railcars (autoracks) including capacity planning, cycle times, utilization, SLAs, and KPIs.
- Partner with IT, Digital, and Data Analytics teams to implement AI-enabled logistics technologies, including pred…