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.
Company Info
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible benefits package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for eligible Team Members. While all Team Members have access to a broad range of rewards, eligibility and specific offerings may vary depending on the role, individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria.
