Job Description
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 trucks 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 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
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!
What you’ll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Identify, secure and incorporate internal and external data to create and improve Scout forecasts used in short- and medium-term planning, with occasional involvement in long-term planning efforts as well.
- Create a macroeconomic forecast which translates to clear vehicle and segment demand projections across a range of time horizons.
- Ingest and monitor competitor sales figures, incentive tactics, and inventory levels to anticipate commercial actions and strategic decisions required for Scout to achieve its business objectives.
- Take ownership of continuously improving Scout’s base of commercial data and ingesting it into Scout’s data lake in the interest of improving forecast accuracy in rapid iterations.
- Together with Scout IT, design and implement the user interface that makes this data and the resulting forecasts easy to access, understand and visualize for a wide range of stakeholders.
- Support the stand-up of Scout’s Integrated Business Planning process, providing the data, insights and assistance needed to launch and continuously develop both the process and the supporting tools.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters within 3-6 months of start date. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
- This role requires daily attendance 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.
What you’ll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:
- 12+ years of experience leading OEM sales forecasting, demand planning, or integrated business planning within automotive or comparable manufacturing environments.
- Experience leveraging large and broadly varied data sets and analytical methods to create clear, numbers-driven recommendations, and building consensus around those recommendations.
- Working familiarity with automotive OEM pricing practices and incentives planning
- Exposure to automotive retail finance business practices
- A strategic mindset with strong analytical and technical depth, comfortable leveraging data tools and systems to inform decisions.
- A healthy appetite for monitoring and adjusting programs based on real-time performance data
- A track record of driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Production, Finance, and Retail Operations.
- Experience creating and refining forecasts using multiple diverse data points, with a view toward adapting artificial intelligence and automation over time.
- A bias for collaboration and innovation — you build bridges, not silos, and see ambiguity as opportunity.
- A desire to shape the future of an iconic American brand as it redefines capability and electrification in the modern era.
- Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
What you’ll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- 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
Pay Transparency
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $130,000.00 - $160,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC8
Notice to applicants:
- Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law.Scout Motors is committed to compliance with allapplicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
