Our client, a leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturing company, is looking for a Strategic Planner 4. This is for an initial duration of 08 months and is located at Beaverton, OR.
Job Title : Strategic Planner 4
Reference ID : 25-09655
Location : Beaverton, OR
Duration : 08 months
Job Type : Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship)
Description :
- Provide research and analytical support for strategic initiatives and special projects.
- Work independently to design and lead research projects related to market trends, consumer profiles, and competitive intelligence. Direct and execute analysis and due diligence for new business opportunities.
- Strategic Business Planning Process : Coordinate planning process milestones and deliverables.
- Work with Global Finance and planning entities to prepare for quarterly checkpoints and strategic retreats.
- Support planning entities in the development of strategic plans, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic objectives.
- Project Management : Provide project management support to cross- functional teams and other special projects of strategic importance to Client's growth and profitability.
Who are we looking for :
We are looking for a Lead who will partner with executive leadership to develop and execute the North America Direct long-term strategy, identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities, and to catalyze action against these priorities through business planning processes.What you will work on :
As a North America Strategy Lead you will be responsible for helping lead the strategic planning process, authoring strategic plans, and serve as a critical thought partner to our senior / executive leaders to explore complex business issues. In addition, you will independently lead cross-functional teams and be aligned to the types of workstreams below :Build Integrated Growth Plans – Drive integrated actions to win with athletes
drive profitable growth. Help leaders solve their most pressing strategic questions via long term growth plans. Complete rigorous strategic analysis and synthesize insights into compelling presentations for the Direct organization.Develop Future Strategies – Create the path for future Client. Develop frameworks, analysis, and critical thinking to drive Client's largest growth opportunities. Scope the work, define workstreams, and serve as overall project quarterback.
Assess Impact – Diagnose results aligned to the plan & prioritize future actions. Support senior leader(s) to communicate strategies across the broader organization and develop KPIs to measure success.
What you bring :
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training5+ years of proven experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or investment bankingApparel / footwear, retail, merchandising, and / or experience in consumer facing industries and proven understanding of the competitive landscape / retail marketplaceExperience in leading sophisticated strategic projects and proven success in leading a methodical process of analyzing problems, gathering information, generating options, then proposing and acting on a course of actionConsistent track record of cross functional leadership amongst diverse individuals with different goalsProficiency in business communication tools and verbal / written storytelling + communication to promote conceptual understanding and mobilize change through storytellingPresentation prowess and proficient leveraging tools such as KeynoteBias towards action and comfortable working in ambiguous environments, and ability to work through complexity & adversitySuperior interpersonal and relationship building skillsA curious mind and growth-orientedInterested and Qualified candidates, please send your most recently updated word document resume to sangeeth.k@sunrisesys.com or Jaffer.s@sunrisesys.com .