Chief of Staff

Stanley

Location: Seattle, WA (flexible work schedule)

About Us

Stanley, a HAVI company, is defined by Creativity, Building and Invention. We are makers of the legendary bottle and box. Driven by purpose, passion, and performance. Obsessed with making a difference and keeping our promises. Proud of our yesterday and focused on building the team of tomorrow.

The Chief of Staff reports directly to the President of Stanley and plays a crucial role in supporting the executive team in driving the company's strategic priorities, business optimization and growth objectives. This role is both advisory and operational and requires strategic aptitude, analytical skills, and strong project management skills. You must be able to collaborate with global leaders across the organization to drive operational efficiencies, influence cross-collaboration efforts and unlock opportunities. This role has high visibility and high impact and will be a critical in driving the organization’s performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Alignment and Support

• Partner with leaders and teams to support the development, alignment, and delivery of strategies and plans.
• Lead the strategic planning process to create operational cadence and an organizational drumbeat for Global Stanley teams.
• Work with both internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve and streamline existing business processes, decision making, meeting effectiveness and communications.
• Act as a link with all business touch points to acquire, analyze and formulate data necessary to deliver content to senior leaders.
• Act as advisor and offer insights and analysis to assist in decision making. This includes researching and evaluating potential opportunities or challenges followed by recommendations.
• Serve as GLT proxy in key internal meetings as well as managing relationships with agencies and external partners.

Project Management

• Manage and streamline rhythm of the business including centralized tracking of all project plans, milestones, and dependencies.
• Provide structure support across multiple functional areas to the delivery process and execution of confidential operational tasks, special projects, and complex issues.
• Support the development and/or implementation of brand wide projects and programs.
• Support ad hoc requests to assist with the needs of the GLT and its partners.
• Research industry trends, market insights, and competitive intelligence to assist in long-range planning.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators and metrics.

Executive Meeting Preparation, Planning and Support

• Coordinate executive meetings, agendas, and communication (including weekly leadership meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, and planning meetings.)

• Plan, execute, and participate in key executive internal and external meetings.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for executive and customer meetings.
• Act as enterprise level connection between ownership group leaders, Board of Advisors, and Business Units.

Qualifications.

• Strong self-initiative and independence, while able to work collaboratively across a broad set of stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and high judgement. Balance of instincts, data, and tradeoffs.
• Enthusiasm for taking on multiple projects simultaneously, and able to determine priorities.
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with stakeholder management at all levels of an organization.
• Strong project management skills with experience in leading complex projects from conception to completion.
• A solid understanding of the consumer product industry and market trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or similar; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in business, project management, corporate strategy, business development or similar roles.

Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach recruiting@stanley1913.com. 

The base pay range for this position is $175,000 - $225,000 for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on multiple factors, such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more. 

About HAVI

HAVI is a global, privately owned company that connects people with ideas, data with insights, supply with demand, restaurants with deliveries and ultimately, people with the products they love. Whether we are sourcing, storing or delivering products, we bring unmatched category expertise and unrivaled operational excellence, combined with powerful digital analytics and insights. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s business units include Supply Chain, tms and Stanley. Our portfolio of businesses offers best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand defining marketing and promotion services and innovative consumer products. For more information, please visit HAVI.com, tmsw.com and stanley1913.com.