Strategy and Planning Manager

Job Description : STRATEGY AND PLANNING MANAGER KENYA A Super Brand & Kenya’s fastest growing FMCG Company Job Profile: Role The role plays a crucial role in formulating and implementing strategies to drive growth, optimize operations, and ensure the company's competitive position in the market. It involves close collaboration with various departments and senior leadership to align business objectives with strategic initiatives. The position is critical for ensuring that the company’s strategic goals are well-planned, feasible, and executed efficiently, positioning the business for sustained growth and market leadership. Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and drive long-term business strategies in line with company goals and market dynamics. Conduct strategic planning sessions and workshops with senior leadership to set short-term and long-term objectives. Translate high-level company goals into actionable plans with clear timelines, responsibilities, and KPIs. Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities, trends, and competitive positioning. Analyze competitor strategies, market share data, and consumer behavior to make strategic recommendations. Continuously monitor industry trends and make adjustments to the strategy based on new insights. Business Performance Analysis: Track business performance across products, markets, and channels, analyzing both financial and operational metrics. Prepare detailed reports on sales, profitability, and other key metrics to provide insights into current performance and future opportunities. Identify gaps and improvement areas to enhance productivity and efficiency across departments. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, and product development teams to align their activities with strategic objectives. Act as a bridge between departments to ensure the smooth execution of strategy and communication of priorities. Facilitate collaboration for special projects or initiatives that require cross-departmental input. Project Management: Lead and oversee strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. Use project management tools and best practices to manage scope, resources, risks, and timelines. Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, challenges, and results. Budgeting & Financial Planning: Collaborate with finance to develop budgets aligned with strategic priorities and resource allocation. Oversee cost management initiatives, track financial performance, and ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines. Evaluate the ROI of key initiatives, making adjustments to optimize profitability and cost-efficiency. Forecasting & Demand Planning: Use data-driven insights to support demand planning and forecasting activities in collaboration with the supply chain team. Analyze historical sales, market trends, and seasonal factors to predict future demand and align production plans. Mitigate risks related to demand fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. Performance Reporting & KPI Management: Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success against strategic goals. Prepare periodic reports and presentations for senior leadership on progress, challenges, and recommendations. Use data visualization and analytical tools to make insights accessible and actionable for all stakeholders. Desired Profile: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field (MBA or Master’s in Strategy/Finance preferred). Experience: 5-8 years in strategy, planning, or management consulting roles, preferably within FMCG or consumer goods. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills for interpreting data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions. Strategic Thinking: Excellent strategic mindset to anticipate market changes, evaluate business challenges, and make proactive recommendations. Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies with the ability to lead complex projects from start to finish. Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and ROI analysis to support effective decision-making. Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of FMCG industry trends, competitive dynamics, and consumer behavior. Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills for conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong relationship-building skills to work effectively across teams and drive consensus. Problem-Solving: Proven track record in diagnosing issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective solutions. Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and adjust strategies as needed. Compensation: Net Savings upto $2500 (Negotiable on Current CTC) + Fully Furnished Family Accommodation + Airfare for Family + Local Salary (Food) + School Fees for Kids + Car + All Expat Benefits

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