Manager, Network Planning & Strategy

About the role

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American brand by electrifying its rugged SUVs and trucks. The company values respect for the past, the future, communities, work, play, and customers. Employees are encouraged to be visionary leaders, collaborative doers, and passionate go‑getters who help shape the future of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of Scout’s retail and service network launch and growth strategy.
• Conduct market analysis, network planning, and performance assessments to identify growth opportunities, coverage gaps, and optimization opportunities.
• Build business cases for network investments, market expansion opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate demographic, competitive, economic, and automotive industry data to support market prioritization and expansion recommendations.
• Develop forecasting models, scenario analyses, and network performance reporting to support strategic decision‑making.
• Partner with Corporate Architecture, Retail Operations, Finance, and Real Estate teams to support new market entry planning and launch readiness activities.
• Coordinate cross‑functional execution of network planning initiatives, managing milestones, dependencies, and risks.
• Monitor post‑launch performance and provide recommendations to improve network effectiveness, customer accessibility, and operational performance.
• Create dashboards and analytical reporting that provide visibility into network coverage, market performance, customer access, and business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency through technology and data solutions.
• Leverage AI‑enabled tools and advanced analytics to improve forecasting, market prioritization, business analysis, and decision‑making.
• Support the development and adoption of AI‑powered planning, reporting, and analytical capabilities across Network Development.
• Prepare recommendations, presentations, and executive‑ready materials that communicate key insights, opportunities, risks, and business implications.

Location & Travel

This role may be based at Scout Motors’ corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC, or remote, but requires 4‑5 days per week in the office, regular in‑person meetings, and occasional travel to company events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Analytics, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, analytics, network planning, market planning, business operations, finance, or a related field.
• Experience performing quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Experience working cross‑functionally to drive initiatives from analysis through implementation.
• Experience in automotive, retail, direct‑to‑consumer, franchise, dealer network, or market development environments.
• Experience supporting network expansion, site selection, market planning, retail footprint optimization, or go‑to‑market initiatives.
• Familiarity with GIS, location intelligence, predictive modeling, or advanced market analytics tools.
• Experience using generative AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics capabilities to support business planning and operational improvement.
• Experience working in a startup, greenfield, or high‑growth organization.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to develop business cases, forecasts, and financial models.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar reporting and analytics tools.
• Experience utilizing AI‑enabled business tools, predictive analytics, or automation solutions.
• Ability to translate complex data and analyses into clear business insights and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off: 20 days planned PTO, 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 bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military service.
• Corporate vehicle program with eligibility for one assigned vehicle and a mobility stipend.

Pay

This is a full‑time, exempt position with a base salary range of $140,000 – $170,000 (California: $154,000 – $187,000). The role is eligible for an annual performance bonus program that is preset and not candidate‑dependent.

Schedule

Full‑time, exempt. Requires 4‑5 days per week in the office with regular in‑person meetings and occasional travel for company events.