Head of Inventory & Planning (Remote)

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Strategy & Corporate Development Job Profile Strategic Planning Director Management Level Director Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $163,400.00 - $272,300.00. Job Description Summary The Director, Corporate Strategy, leads high-visibility strategy projects that help Cox Automotive and its business groups make better decisions about where to play, how to win, and what to do. This role partners with senior leaders to address complex, often ambiguous business questions, evaluate growth opportunities, and translate insights into clear strategic choices and executable recommendations. Working across the Cox Automotive portfolio, the Director will support priority initiatives that extend beyond business as usual, including special projects in dealer software, consumer marketplaces, inventory & logistics solutions, and artificial intelligence. The role requires strong strategic judgment, moderate-to-advanced quantitative analysis, and the ability to lead cross-functional work through influence rather than direct authority. Priorities may shift quickly, so success requires adaptability, disciplined project leadership, and confidence operating with incomplete information.
Core Responsibilities Enterprise and Business Strategy Lead high-visibility special projects across Cox Automotive, with an initial emphasis on dealer software, consumer marketplaces, inventory & logistics solutions, artificial intelligence, and other emerging enterprise priorities. Frame ambiguous business questions, define the strategic problem to solve, and establish the scope, workplan, success measures, and decision points for each engagement. Lead strategic assessments for Cox Automotive and its business groups using market, customer, competitor, portfolio, and profit-pool perspectives. Develop clear recommendations on where to play, how to win, and what to do, balancing enterprise-wide priorities with the needs of individual business groups. Help lead the strategic planning process across solution groups, connecting external market dynamics and internal capabilities to risks, opportunities, and strategic choices.
Growth, Portfolio, and Go-to-Market Strategy Evaluate growth opportunities and potential adjacencies, including whether a new market, capability, or business opportunity fits Cox Automotive’s strategy and portfolio. Assess the strategic rationale and portfolio fit of potential acquisitions or investments, while partnering with the appropriate teams on any formal due diligence. Develop strategies that position Cox Automotive to go to market more cohesively across businesses and reduce siloed approaches. Partner with business leaders to redefine or evolve established offerings in response to technology, customer, competitive, and industry change.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis using internal data, market research, strategic frameworks, and financial models. Build driver-based financial models and sensitivity analyses to evaluate strategic options, test critical assumptions, and clarify potential outcomes. Identify root causes, key drivers, dependencies, and risks, then synthesize complex findings into actionable insights and executive-ready recommendations. Exercise sound judgment and move work forward when data is incomplete, while clearly communicating assumptions and areas of uncertainty.
Project Leadership and Influence Lead multiple cross-functional strategy projects simultaneously, adjusting priorities as business needs and executive questions evolve. Represent the strategy team independently in senior-level business and staff meetings, presenting recommendations with credibility and responding effectively to challenge. Qualifications BA/BS Degree required with 10+ years of relevant strategic planning and/or management consulting experience required.
Strategic Planning and/or management consulting experience required.
Automotive industry experience preferred.
Excellent organization and project management skills.
Comfort challenging, in a respectful manner, perspectives using both analysis and judgement.
Ability to establish credibility as an internal thought leader on strategic and business issues.
Ability to interpret complex data and distill it into concise relevant documents and presentations for an executive audience.
Ability to think strategically, abstractly, in broad concepts and terms and apply to tangible business plans.
Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Travel as needed ( Drug Testing To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.
seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
Retirement planning (401(k)).
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).
About Us Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). Equal Employment Opportunity Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. EOE, including disability/vets Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
Our People and Culture Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. Join Us Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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