Strategy And Planning Manager Jobs

• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Outstanding analytical, presentation and communication skills and ability to influence across various levels of management

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees

Developing and executing programs which include change-management plans, continuous improvement mindset and technology enhancements

Identify and manage inter-departmental strategies across the portfolio including helping with process efficiencies, role clarity, and risk mitigation

May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Skilled in developing and delivering presentations to large audiences, including Senior Leadership

Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex issues in a structured, concise manner

Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports, presentations, and recommendations to senior management, showcasing progress, highlighting any risks, and celebrating operational excellence achievements.

Experienced collaborator, with ability to skillfully coordinate across cross-functional teams and foster highly productive cross-functional relationships

Drive, track and manage initiatives to the project plan, providing frequent updates to leadership team in a coordinated and connected way

Minimum 7 years of experience in sales, operations, and/or marketing

Preference for global experience in working with different markets that span various cultures, languages, and time zones

Experience with optimizing processes and delivering efficiency and productivity to drive improved business performance

Strong communication and influence skills, experience working with all levels including executive levels.

7+ years of experience in sales strategy & planning, consulting or directly relevant experience is required.

Deep knowledge of how sales and channels field organizations operate including annual planning, sales readiness processes, and go-to-market planning.

Experience with sales segmentation structures including measurements and reporting.

Proven experience translating strategy into plans and leading through execution.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

This role offers the flexibility to work remotely at times

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Industry leading health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage

Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

8+ years’ related specialized experience with 3+ years’ experience at the managerial level

Analytical or process improvement experience, e.g. six-sigma, LEAN, or other statistical / process improvement areas

Practical experience with Scaled Agile and Agile Methodologies

Responsible for customer engagement activities to include but not limited to customer meetings, escalations, executive read-outs, and related customer relationship activities.

Develop collaborative relationships with key departments in the Company to align strategies and coordinate tactics cross-functionally within NA Operations

Identify, research, and select key third-party suppliers, working in an inclusive relationship capacity to achieve all required outcomes.

Superior analytical skills, innovative thinking, and a desire to take the initiative and think two steps ahead.

Establish and own internal communications strategy within the organization and across cross-functional stakeholders.

Organize and run key meetings within the organization, including all hands, leadership offsites, etc.

Drive and own adoption and execution of OKRs across the leadership team.

Self-motivation with a strong affinity for vision setting, strategic problem solving, and driving action.

Embody the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability.

Experience with data management, quantitative analytics, and qualitative research methodologies.

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a research, insights, and/or design thinking, strategy & creative development.

Strong communication skills (written, verbal and ability to direct graphics).

Ability to build, manage, and maintain relationships across The Walt Disney Company.

Knowledge of franchise development, strategic marketing, consumer insights and multiple facets of Walt Disney Imagineering and The Walt Disney Company.

Manager, Strategy and Insights - Content & Partnership Planning

Experience with data management, quantitative analytics, and qualitative research methodologies.

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a research, insights, and/or design thinking, strategy & creative development.

Strong communication skills (written, verbal and ability to direct graphics).

Ability to build, manage, and maintain relationships across The Walt Disney Company.

Knowledge of franchise development, strategic marketing, consumer insights and multiple facets of Walt Disney Imagineering and The Walt Disney Company.

Prepare meaningful and timely market, company, and competitive insights, and interpret implications that help drive our creative development process.

Support the work to make stock prioritisation decisions linked to promotional volume management

o Support the management of Excess and Obsolete locally, providing price guardrails where required

Support the embedding of promo investment governance and as part of this manage the exception sign off process

Experience setting and tracking price and promo ideal

What we can offer you:

Lead/Support the development of a recommendation for NPD Pricing and ‘price’ inputs into Business Case scenarios.

Creative Briefs: intake all creative briefs, review with Director of Brand Strategy, and manage feedback with marketers.

Strong oral and written communications skills

Ability to lead projects, build and negotiate timelines, and manage key stakeholders

Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) preferred, but not required

Insight development: Lead insight development and refinement with Marketing & Insights teams on key consumer promotions and major in-house campaign work.

Connections Planning: Work with media and Marketing teams to create comprehensive consumer connection plans.

Build and leverage relationships with cross functional counterparts including customer excellence (price and sales planning), marketing and finance.

5+ years of sales, brand, channel/trade marketing, customer planning and customer strategy experience in North America.

Experience managing a brand in a larger brand portfolio organization within CPG

What we would like to offer you!

Primary liaison between a specific brand organization and the customer organization across the entire customer team for all sales strategy issues.

Key leader in driving the commercialization of a specific category/brand plans for specific channels.

7+ years of proven experience in a similar marketing role. Preferable in global positions.

Strategy development – experience defining, planning, and shaping strategies and initiatives.

Extensive knowledge of market research

Drive overall learning plan with internal Consumer Insights and Analytics teams.

Identify pain points & opportunities related to audiences, categories, and markets.

Embed the latest market, business, consumer, and cultural insights in to the quarterly and annual planning processes.

Collaborate with Category Management, Commercial Analytics, and E-commerce teams to understand the broader impact of media delivery on sales channels

Media Manager, US Media Strategy & Planning

Manage significant budgets across campaigns, accurately account for billing in a timely manner.

Minimum 5 years Marketing experience, 2 years Media experience

Performance Media experience a plus

Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”

At least 5 years of finance, accounting or related business experience

Finance Manager, Planning & Strategy

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in Accounting, Economics or Finance

MBA, CPA, CMA, or other financial certification

Prior experience managing and developing people

Lead latest thinking (LT) processes and strategic analyses to identify/mitigate risks and opportunities in partnership with regional CFOs

Excellent benefits, including training/CE opportunities

Solid understanding of how multichannel tactics are integrated and optimized

Analytical thinker that leverages insights and research to solve problems

Proven ability to synthesize data to form meaningful insights

Enthusiastic and engaging storyteller and presenter

Pharmaceutical and life science strategy professional

Lead the office for domestic and international market visits/reviews, GS&C-wide events, and Leadership/Management Team meetings.

5+ years' payments and network experience.

Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to prioritize deliverables and manage expectations.

Exceptional relationship building and listening skills; ability to relate to a wide range of people and build rapport quickly.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

You have experience with Incentive Management tools (e.g. Anaplan)

Work cross functionally with product managers and sales leadership to ladder sales goals into company and product goals

You have 4+ years of experience in any of the following fields: sales/business planning, strategy & operations, business consulting, analytics

You have expert communication and interpersonal skills

You have experience working with sales organizations

You have experience with sales incentive design

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field; MBA a plus

Special Skills: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and develop & drive efficient processes.

Manages sales pipeline and develops holistic action plans relative to opportunities/risk

Interacts cross-functionally with Sales, Business Units, Innovation, Channel & Customer Development, Customer Engagement, Rev Man, Supply Chain and Finance

Strong financial acumen, analytic and problem-solving skills required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Support knowledge and best practice sharing and implementation among local and global stakeholders

Strong data retrieval, analytics, data visualization, and presentation skills

Strong problem-solving skills; ability to provide insights and recommendations to support strategy development and execution

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail