Senior Manager, Sales Planning

Scout Motors

85d • $150,000 - $181,250

About The Position

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 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 environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. 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. And 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. 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!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience managing OEM sales forecasts, production planning, vehicle ordering, inventory allocation and management.
• A diverse history and skillset within automotive sales operations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain healthy cross-functional relationships.
• Strong analytical mindset and capabilities, augmented by a high degree of technical know-how.
• Proven track record of building a motivated, high-performing team.
• Intuitive ability to navigate organizational complexity and lead strategic discussions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the Scout Motors sales planning process, bringing together key stakeholders to align timelines, systems, business objectives, and customer requirements.
• Manage a sales planning governance process that includes the relevant stakeholders from Scout Production, Finance, Sales, Purchasing, Retail Operations and other functions.
• Define the systems requirements necessary to facilitate the sales and production planning process, including demand indicators, the creation and documentation of all forecasts and sales plans.
• Coordinate the creation and ongoing evolution of Scout’s S&OP planning and visualization tools.
• Guide the creation of, and document and manage, the Scout sales plan of record.
• Develop and advocate for a continuously evolving sales forecast which optimizes the desired variables for Scout.
• Implement a robust process to gather and apply front-line demand inputs from customer reservations, website vehicle configurations, lost sales, and other sources.
• Implement a robust process to pull complete supply-side feedback into the planning process.
• Coordinate with Scout Accessories to ensure that accessory profit targets, sales goals and operational/financial considerations are contemplated in the sales planning process.
• Create and manage retail sales objectives by model for Scout regions and markets.
• Actively engage with the Scout field and Retail Operations team(s) to monitor and understand demand and sales trends in real time.

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 and a mobility stipend.
• Pay Transparency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees