Manager, Network Planning & Strategy

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

3d • $140,000 - $187,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company emphasizes respect for the past, communities, work/play balance, and customer needs, offering both all-electric and range-extender powertrains. Scout Motors fosters an environment for talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. This role is an opportunity to join Scout Motors and shape the future of transportation, driving change and making history.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience developing business cases, forecasts, and financial models.
• Experience working cross-functionally to drive initiatives from analysis through implementation.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar reporting and analytics tools.
• Experience utilizing AI-enabled business tools, predictive analytics, or automation solutions to improve business processes and decision-making.
• Ability to translate complex data and analyses into clear business insights and actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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, ensuring key milestones, dependencies, and risks are effectively managed.
• 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.

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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with: Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
• A mobility stipend
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager