Corporate Strategy Director Jobs

OIA Global provides customers with an unparalleled suite of scalable and flexible supply chain solutions. Supported by 1,300 forward-thinking employees, we specialize in 3PL, 4PL, sustainability, technology, contract logistics, packaging design and optimization, and raw materials management. Since 1988, we have grown into a $1.3 billion company with a presence in 27 countries and industry expertise in fashion and apparel, consumer goods, healthcare, energy, and industrials. OIA Global is privately held by LDI, Ltd.

The hiring rate for this position is $ $143,000.00 - $202,300.00 per year.

Summary: Corporate Strategy Director

The Corporate Strategy Director is responsible for planning, delivering, and implementing high-priority strategic projects and initiatives focused on driving growth, performance, and operational efficiency throughout OIA Global. Work on projects of strategic importance, such as growth strategy, business model transformation, acquisitions, efficiency initiatives, operational excellence, and board communication. Collaborate closely with the CFO, CEO and executive leadership team, and senior leaders across the organization to shape strategy and drive execution.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 2 corporate strategy professionals. Ensure work is completed on time and to expectations. Provide coaching, training, and performance reviews.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft recommendations using a combination of Excel, PowerPoint and the PR/FAQ format based on input from sales, operations, product, marketing, finance, analytics, and technology leadership teams.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives, leading by influence and without direct authority.
• Build cohesive strategic plans to accomplish business objectives, identify specific areas of opportunity through quantitative and qualitative analysis, and formulate goals and milestones that will enable us to achieve those objectives.
• Support the executive team designing our Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Lead inorganic growth efforts by partnering with finance, legal, LDI Corp Dev, and OIA Global executives.
• As a part of the Corporate Strategy team, you'll focus on driving growth, performance, and operational efficiency throughout OIA Global.
• Actively provide an “outside-in” perspective and recommend strategic priorities based on competitive and customer intelligence.

Required Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generate business insights, develop strategies and business cases that inform company strategy and unlock potential value.
• Drive the definition, measurement, and tracking of key strategic initiatives critical to company growth and operational efficiency.
• Coach and mentor analysts, associates, and managers on the corporate strategy team.
• Be a thought partner to senior leaders, helping to devise corporate and functional strategies.

Education and Experience:

• Experience with executive-level engagement as a business, operational, and strategic thought partner.
• Minimum of 2 years of engagement manager experience, directly managing high-impact teams in professional services or corporate strategy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving & analytical skills and the ability to synthesize insights to drive alignment and outcomes.
• Experience in logistics or transportation industry is preferred.
• 7+ years of work experience with growing levels of responsibility.
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in an unstructured environment, leading teams without a direct reporting structure.
• 2+ years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy with a focus on Supply Chain/Transport and Logistics (strongly preferred).
• Undergraduate degree from a top-tier business school or MBA from a top-tier business school.

Physical Requirements:

• Infrequent travel – 10% to 15%.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OIA Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We offer an exciting and growth-oriented work environment, and OIA employees enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Additionally we offer:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 1st of the month following start date

· BC/BS Anthem Members receive exclusive member benefits/discounts on products and services to promote better health and well being

· Company paid Life Insurance

· 401k Employer match - 50% on the $1, up to 6% of the employee's earnings

· Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for qualified Medical, Dependent Care

· Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA) for high deductible plans; OIA contributes $1000 per calendar year (pro-rated) to HSA upon eligibility.

· Paid time off (PTO) policy, up to 15 days during first year of employment

· Work/Life Balance and Hybrid Work Model

· Quarterly company-wide “Town Hall” meetings

· Tuition Assistance which includes college credit courses, continuing education unit courses, seminars and certification tests.

· Employee discounts throughout the year from OIA customers

· Exclusive savings from Verizon Wireless and other various products such as travel, car rentals, home, auto, insurance, food & grocery.

· Windows laptop and option for extra screen

· Casual dress in a fun, friendly and collaborative work environment