Full-Time

Senior Manager

Sales Planning

Updated on 3/13/2025

Scout Motors

Scout Motors

201-500 employees

Develops all-electric trucks and SUVs

Compensation Overview

$150k - $180kAnnually

+ Annual Performance Bonus

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 10+ years of experience managing OEM sales forecasts, production planning, vehicle ordering, inventory allocation and management, mix tracking and/or vehicle distribution.
  • A diverse history and skillset within automotive sales operations that makes you both an operations generalist and capable of quickly grasping the detailed tasks necessary to manage all aspects of OEM sales operations.
  • A desire to build from a clean sheet that is supported by a talent for creating process, defining tasks, and building alignment with numerous stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain healthy cross-functional relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical mindset and capabilities, augmented by a high degree of technical know-how and savvy with data and analytics tools.
  • Proven track record of building a motivated, high-performing team and developing a fun and productive team culture.
  • Intuitive ability to navigate organizational complexity and confidently lead strategic, data-driven discussions with top management.
  • Willingness to establish two-way lines of communication with front-line operations in order to gather market feedback and translate that into actionable insights to sharpen the company’s competitive position.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Define the Scout Motors long-term sales forecast and planning process, taking into account both local and global stakeholders.
  • Define the Scout Motors short-term sales planning process, bringing together key stakeholders to align timelines, systems, business objectives, and customer requirements.
  • Develop and manage a sales planning governance process that includes the relevant stakeholders from Scout Production, Finance, Sales, and the retail network, complies with stakeholder lead-time requirements, and enables the company to make data-driven sales planning decisions.
  • Create and manage retail sales objectives by model for Scout regions and markets, ensuring profit achievement and avoidance of standing inventory.
  • Together with Scout IT and Scout Digital, 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.
  • Create, document, and manage the Scout sales and volume plan of record, owning official plan submission and all future-looking scenario planning optimized for high-level company priorities and objectives.
  • Develop and advocate for an optimized, continuously evolving sales forecast which optimizes profit for Scout and meets the needs of all stakeholders to the greatest extent possible.
  • Develop a robust process to gather and apply front-line demand inputs from customer reservations, website vehicle configurations, lost sales, Scout Inside Sales input, Scout workshops and field operations team members.
  • Coordinate with Scout Accessories to ensure that accessory sales targets and considerations are considered in the sales planning process, and ensure that opportunities to grow and optimize accessory profit are surfaced.
  • Actively communicate with the Scout field and Retail Operations team(s) to monitor and understand demand and sales trends in real time.
  • Provide ongoing, detailed demand inputs to the Scout sales planning process.

Scout Motors Inc. excels in the automotive industry by focusing on the development of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, emphasizing sustainable transportation solutions. This forward-thinking approach reflects the company's commitment to environmental responsibility and positions them at the forefront of emerging automotive technologies. Working at Scout Motors offers the opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation and is dedicated to shaping the future of the automotive sector.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $2 billion investment in South Carolina will create over 4,000 jobs.
  • Partnership with Lexington Medical Center enhances worker satisfaction and retention.
  • High demand for EREV hybrid versions indicates strong market interest.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges from Florida dealers could delay market entry.
  • Preference for hybrids may require costly production adjustments.
  • Potential lawsuits from California dealers could impact distribution strategy.

What makes Scout Motors unique

  • Scout Motors offers hybrid models, meeting growing consumer interest in hybrid vehicles.
  • Satellite Wi-Fi connectivity enhances vehicle appeal for outdoor and rural use.
  • Direct sales model could reduce costs and improve customer experience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

The State
Feb 19th, 2025
Scout Motors partners with Midlands hospital chain to offer onsite services to workers

As Scout Motors, an electric vehicle manufacturer, prepares to invest $2 billion into a massive production facility in Blythewood and hire some 4,000 workers, the company has agreed to an exclusive deal with Lexington Medical Center to provide onsite healthcare services.

Florida Law TV
Feb 13th, 2025
Florida VW, Audi dealers sue Scout Motors, alleging violation of franchising law

Florida VW, Audi dealers sue Scout Motors, alleging violation of franchising law.

MarkLines
Jan 10th, 2025
CES 2025: VW's Scout Motors sees reservations for EREV hybrid versions surpass demand for pure EVs

On January 7, Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh said at CES 2025 that what most U.S. car buyers want from the new brand is its models equipped with a gasoline-fueled engine to back up the battery.

AutoGuide
Jan 6th, 2025
Scout Motors to Introduce Satellite Wi-Fi Connectivity

"For peace of mind when off the grid or traveling in rural areas without cell service, to using your vehicle as a Wi-Fi hotspot for your home, worksite, or campsite, the available in-vehicle satellite connectivity is one more way Scout Motors is developing a true Connection Machine," said Scott Keogh, president and CEO of Scout Motors.

Motor1
Dec 27th, 2024
California Dealers Preparing to Sue VW Over Scout's Direct Sales Model

Scout Motors Inc. is an independent automotive manufacturer that will operate a new manufacturing plant in Blythewood, South Carolina.