Manager, Network Planning & Strategy

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company respects the past and future, communities, work and play, and its customers by offering both an all-electric powertrain and a range extender powertrain. Scout Motors empowers its teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders who are knowledgeable doers, collaborators, and passionate go-getters. This role is an opportunity to be part of shaping the future of transportation and making history with an iconic brand set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

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

What This Job Offers

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