Role Profile: Strategic Planning Manager

The Strategic Planning Manager will co-develop the Alshaya Strategic Plan, manage the strategic planning process and assist in the execution of the plan . They will support the business in achieving its long-term strategy and goals by monitoring strategy execution and measuring progress

The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:

• Drive strategic planning process
• Collaborate with senior management and key stakeholders to articulate and implement Alshaya’s strategic objectives
• Align strategic objectives with the portfolio execution
• Provide subject matter expertise on all matter related to Alshaya Corporate Strategy

Knowledge:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex data and present actionable insights
• Financial modelling for business
• General understanding of retail landscape
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder relationship skills
• Understanding of business functions and how they operate in a complex corporate environment

Experience:

3 to 6 years in data analytics, strategic planning or management consulting (retail would be an advantage); Bachelor's degree in business administration, or a related field

Skills:

• Excellent business acumen
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience working across various projects
• Building cross-functional relationships and team-oriented
• Ability to think strategically and adapt quickly to changing business needs
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure
• High level of initiative, self-motivation, and attention to detail

Description:

Strategic Planning:

• Formalise the strategic planning process (including strategic working groups), maintaining regular discussions and cross-functional collaboration. Assess the strategic direction and refresh the strategic plan and initiatives to improve long-term planning and drive growth.
• Facilitate the implementation of the strategic plan by supporting and liaising with the strategic working groups to deliver the strategic priorities every year.
• Drive the execution of strategic initiatives and any other projects as requested by Senior Leadership.

Corporate KPIs

• Track strategic objectives and progress against corporate KPIs to share to senior management and key stakeholders
• Monitor KPIs to track progress and make data-driven recommendations on the strategy

Brand Strategies

• Translate the corporate strategic plan into divisional strategies and work closely with the brands to transform these into annual operating plans

Brand Portfolio Review

• Continuously evaluate the strength of the Alshaya brands using internal and external data
• Advise senior leadership and recommend improvements to the portfolio based on evaluation

Corporate Planning Cycle

• Liaise with Finance to align the strategic planning cycle with the annual budgeting cycle and develop 3-year financial planning process in-line with the 3-year strategic plan; introduce this into brands
• Ensure information is shared with the Corporate Planning & Portfolio team, that supports the preparation of strong business cases linked to clear benefits, and the monitoring and implementation of the Portfolio
• Engage with cross-functional teams to embed the corporate planning cycle across the business

Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate the corporate strategy internally, ensuring alignment across various stakeholders, from our offices and store and warehouse colleagues
• Build strong internal relationships to drive collaboration, consensus and maximize synergies.