Senior Manager Strategic Planning

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

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Accept CloseSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading...Team:LocationType:Grade:Create Alert×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:StartPlease wait...Senior Manager Strategic PlanningPurpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:Support and drive GCA's Strategy and Head Office operating model. Act as a key execution partner to enable the Managing Director and SLT - bridging strategic content with operational rhythm, while ensuring leadership is equipped for higher-level synthesis, stakeholder alignment, and decision-making.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Planning process

Contribute to and help manage the GCA strategic planning process (SBP), including document development, global submissions, and communication packages.
Support long-term financial planning (top-line and P&L) and development of key initiatives.
Develop financial and quantitative models (e.g., business simulation, revenue projection) to inform leadership decision-making.

Market Research & Competitor Analysis

Lead the development and maintenance of a central data repository for market and competitor intelligence.
Drive the creation and regular distribution of market & business reports to senior management.
Identify key market developments, competitor movements, and consumer trends - ensuring implications are integrated into planning and decision-making.
Conduct ad-hoc competitive analysis (pricing, product, go-to-market strategies) to support strategic projects.
Participate in selected research/strategy projects to ensure quality outcomes and business applicability.

Strategic Performance Management

Synthesize data and prepare analysis to support senior management decision-making on priority topics.
Assist in company and functional KPI setting, and organize commercial performance reviews across departments.

Head Office Operating Model

Organize and orchestrate the GCA SLT process and calendar, including meeting governance, cadence, preparation, and action follow-ups.
Ensure stakeholder awareness of meeting purpose, objectives, and deliverables.

MD Support & Executive Communication

Manage preparation and consolidation of documentation to ensure MD is well-equipped for GCA SLT and Board/Global meetings.
Support MD in developing agendas for Global visitors and leadership sessions.
Help craft executive messaging (presentations, storylines, scripts) under strategic direction from leadership.
Provide ad-hoc support on special Global-Local projects as delegated.

Competencies:Soft Skills

End-to-end ownership and results orientation
Adaptable and self-motivated in fast-paced environments
High attention to detail with strong upward communication
Collaborative and receptive to feedback

Hard Skills

Advanced PowerPoint & ThinkCell (storytelling mastery)
Advanced Excel (financial modeling, P&L, revenue forecasting)
Strong market research & competitor analysis expertise
Solid business acumen and problem-solving
Fluent in English and Mandarin

Stakeholder Management

Proven ability to engage MD and SLT-level stakeholders
Ability to coordinate cross-functional networks
Experience guiding junior team members (where applicable)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University degree in business/marketing/economics; MBA preferred
Proven cross-functional and matrix organization experience
Functional: Minimum 8-10 years relevant experience in Strategy, Brand, Sales, Finance, or Market Intelligence
Equivalent experience in management consulting or global apparel/consumer goods/retail preferred
Demonstrated experience in market research and competitor analysis
Experience working closely with middle and senior leaders
Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin

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