Manager, Network Planning & Strategy

Summary

Scout Motors is an automotive company developing electrified, digitized pickup trucks and rugged SUVs. The Manager, Network Planning & Strategy will support the development and execution of the retail and service network launch and growth strategy through market analysis, network planning, forecasting, business cases, and performance reporting. The role will coordinate cross-functional initiatives, leverage AI and advanced analytics, and provide strategic recommendations to improve network effectiveness and expansion.

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 withCorporate 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

Skills

• This role may be based out of the **Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC, or remote.**
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• This role may be based out of the **Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC, or remote.**
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• The chance to build products and a company from the ground up
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
• 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
• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC, or remote.