ALSO. · 1 week ago
Director, Sales & Operations Planning
Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $270K/yr
8+ years expALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs to address global mobility challenges. The Director, Sales & Operations Planning will build and oversee the planning processes that guide operational decision-making, ensuring product availability aligns with commercial strategies and market demands.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Create and own the company’s integrated planning model, incorporating factors like volume, SKU mix, channel mix, pricing, geography, and product sequencing. You will be the central point of truth for 'what are we planning to sell, where, when, in what quantities, and at what price?'
Align inventory, lead times, and serviceability with commercial strategy
Build scenario models around pricing, elasticity, channel mix, and regional expansion, incorporate market intelligence, competitor insights, and past performance to refine forecasts
Build and operate a planning calendar that aligns Product, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance efforts to a single company plan
With the rest of the Commercial org, maintain the demand forecasts for all products across consumer, retail, and B2B/Fleet channels
Qualification
Required
8+ years in hardware operations planning, supply/demand planning, product planning, S&OP, commercial planning, or similar roles
Experience with technical tools and languages such as SQL, Databricks, Tableau, Looker
AI-driven analytics experience is a huge plus
Experience planning across multiple channels (DTC, retail, B2B) and multiple markets
Strong grasp of consumer hardware or automotive-like ramp dynamics: NPI, production ramps, lead times, forecasting under uncertainty
Demonstrated ability to run cross-functional programs between Product, Supply Chain, and Commercial
Analytical depth with the ability to structure ambiguity and bring clarity to decisions
Excellent communication and a calm, structured approach to complex problems
Benefits
Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.
Company
ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$305MKey Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
2025-03-26Series Unknown· $105M
Recent News
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