Recycling Strategy & Analytics Manager

Purpose of Job:

The Interstate Batteries Recycling (IBR) Strategy & Analytics Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive strategic and analytical oversight, conducting in-depth analyses, synthesizing critical insights, and delivering actionable recommendations to inform high-level decision-making across the function. This role will be expected to lead cross-functional project teams in operationalizing business strategies throughout the organization.

Job Components:

Strategy Development

• Maintain and implement comprehensive short-term and long-term strategies for the Interstate Batteries Recycling (IBR) Division.
• Generate and execute actionable insights to drive financial performance through commodity analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry research.
• Develop and present compelling business cases to ensure senior-level stakeholders understand and act upon the latest recommendations.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses or studies to answer key hypotheses pertaining to near, mid, and long-term strategic opportunities.
• Lead the development of the long-term business plan for lithium recycling.
• Spearhead and manage cross-organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational efficiency.

Financial Management

• Collaborate with the finance function to deliver IBR commitments and provide performance management indicators on effectiveness.
• Accelerate IBR performance by providing recommendations for identified business opportunities and margin optimization.
• Manage commodity exposure and opportunities through market research & analysis.
• Support the development and execution of lead demand strategies aligned to the IBR financial forecast that results in accurate short and long-term financial forecasts.
• Contribute to risk management efforts ensuring IBR strategy and organizational risk profiles are aligned.

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Coordinate with the broader Supply Chain function on planning, transportation, and inventory management activities to ensure full network integration.
• Enhance departmental processes to improve financial and/or operational performance for lead and non-lead batteries.
• Provide thought leadership on the development of analytics and reporting metrics to provide real-time management insights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with focus in Business or Engineering.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in business strategy, management consulting, analytics, finance, or related functions.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills translating data into actionable insights with a path to implementation.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills with the ability to explain difficult concepts succinctly.
• Knowledge of recycling industry trends and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance only on the most complex matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and drive change.

Scope Data:

• Responsible for helping the execution of more than $100M in recycling revenue tied to delivering the 5 Year Plan.
• IBR Profit & Loss responsibility.
• IBR Annual Operating Plan forecasting responsibility.
• Clearly communicate complex business plans through multiple levels.
• Build cross-functional relationships across the enterprise and at all levels, including collaboration with Sr. Leaders.
• Utilize and manage resources efficiently to support IBR strategy activities.
• Exemplify Interstate’s Purpose and Values.

Work Environment:

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle and talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.