Head Of Strategy

Responsibilities:

• Leads the formulation of long-term strategy and overall direction of the business category.
• Translate ideas and discussions into clear, logically organized and well-crafted slides, for effective presentation to stakeholders.
• Supports in developing specific business plans and strategies.
• Assists leadership in assessing current environment, external factors, competitive landscape, and facilitates development of key strategies.
• Coordinates with Head of Strategy – Corporate Office to align both CRC and CBS strategy with the overall strategy and plan(s) of Business Unit.
• Identifies new opportunities which can deliver additional value / sales to the business.
• Works closely with Category heads to identify innovative growth opportunities to achieve performance targets and gain market share.
• Evaluates strategic options in the context of the category and corporate strategic direction, financial targets, and market context.
• Helps evaluate/re-evaluate ongoing initiatives in to recommend corrective action.
• Supports the preparation and facilitation of planning sessions with the corporate leadership.
• Leads the development of project guidelines, contingency plans, objectives, and deliverables.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the CG organization to find synergies and potential areas of growth.

Qualifications:

• Previous working experience in world-class consultative firm or similar role in a large retail organization
• At least 5 years of experience with significant large-scale project management, strategic planning and/or consulting in the retail/FMCG related industry; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Requires a strategic thinker with a broad & deep understanding of the retail industry and the ability to develop and execute logical analysis to drive toward key decisions.
• MBA preferred.
• Good presentation skills
• English proficiency
• Knowledge of Powerpoint
• Financial acumen
• Team player