What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Strategy & Development Job Details | Tractor Supply Company position at Tractor Supply Company?
Overall Job Summary
This position will lead cross-functional project teams to advance the Life Out Here Strategy through Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Development, Strategic Initiatives, and other priority business opportunities. A successful Manager will work cross-functionally to develop a work plan, gather data, execute analyses, facilitate cross-functional working sessions, and ultimately develop and communicate value-creating recommendations to Tractor Supply business leadership. The Manager role is a high-potential leadership development position that serves as a thought partner to executive leadership while building technical skills and institutional knowledge within Tractor Supply and the greater farm and ranch retail environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
- Work planning to structure project timelines, stakeholder engagement, options analysis, and recommendation development
- Primary and secondary research and analysis, including financial and data modeling
- Development of hypotheses, business cases, and recommendations along with implementation plans and considerations
- Creation of materials for and presentation of ideas/recommendations to executive audience
- Leadership of cross-functional teams to execute Strategic Initiatives and other high-priority projects
- Planning and facilitation of cross-functional working sessions related to process improvement, capability enhancement or customer offerings
- Provide thought partnership and support/oversee various business intelligence activities to support the strategic planning process
- Supports mentorship and development of junior members of the team, sharing knowledge, fostering a positive and engaged environment, as well as coaching and building capabilities throughout the organization as relevant and appropriate while partnering on major strategic projects and initiatives
- Expected to quickly learn the farm and ranch retail business and use this knowledge to inform strategy recommendations
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5 years of experience in consulting, investment banking/private equity, corporate strategy/development, continuous improvement/operations, or a strong track record of progressive corporate experience. Retail and/or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience preferred
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or similar advanced degree in a competitive field preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Certifications: Financial, statistical, or other quantitative accreditations a plus. Lean / Six Sigma and program management qualifications / experience a plus
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
⦁ Strong analytical skills and financial literacy, including expertise in Excel modelling, knowledge of other quantitative or statistical packages a plus
⦁ Comfort with (and excitement about) ambiguous problems, cross-functional teamwork, and dynamic priorities
⦁ Range of functional experience and exposure considered (e.g., strategy, marketing, BI / analytics, merchandising, store operations, supply chain, finance, transaction advisory)
⦁ Strong program management experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams
⦁ Significant experience working with and influencing stakeholders beyond own tenure / seniority, as well as team members in different functional roles (e.g., front-line, distribution)
⦁ Ability to foster strong internal relationships with stakeholders across the business to partner on initiatives and provide ongoing advisory support
⦁ Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), ability to narrate and simplify the complex
⦁ Passion for serving customers
Working Conditions
- Normal office working conditions
- Occasional travel required
Physical Requirements
- Lifting up to 20 pounds
- Sitting
- Standing (not walking)
- Walking
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
- Reaching overhead
Disclaimer
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
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