Manager, Strategy - Jobs in Ontario

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The RoleWe are currently searching for a Manager, Strategy reporting to the Vice President of Retail. This is a Full-Time Permanent opportunity.Location: our staff based out of corporate office have not returned to the site at this time, however the intention is to continue having staff work remotely at their home office with partial visits into the office in near future indefinitely. In August 2021, corporate office is relocating to Bolton, in the Town of Caledon.Who We AreBecoming experts on beer doesnt happen overnight - weve been in business since 1927 and we’ve established ourselves as the leading retailer and distribution channel for beer in Ontario. Our state-of-the-art recycling system has made us one of the most environmentally responsible retailers in the world; nothing sold or returned to our stores ends up in landfill. We are proud to be a part of communities across the province and believe that if you’re going to be part of the community, you should also give back to it. We’ve partnered with many non-profit organizations over the years to raise awareness and much needed funds! The Beer Store offers ownership to all Ontario-based brewers which means theres no other team of Beer Champions who live and love all things beer as much as we do. What is a "Beer Champion" you ask...a Beer Champion isn’t just a customer favourite or a great teammate. We’re health and safety advocates, environmental stewards, and your local community’s beer enthusiasts. Join us to continue to create a fun and genuine work culture that really feels like your second family!What You’ll Be DoingThis role works on corporate and commercial strategy projects, supports process improvements and governance mechanisms, and aids in preparation and improvement of Board and Committee submissions. The Strategy Manager will handle projects from end-to-end as well as facilitate workshops to strengthen TBS decision-making.There are 3 key elements to the role - strategic planning, strategy development and project management. This role:Supports development and execution of the corporate & commercial strategy – providing thought leadership, problem solving and action plans and assisting with change managementLeads key strategic priorities and projects by identifying hypotheses and conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive recommendationsWorks closely with the various teams and leaders to design, develop and implement process improvements & governance mechanisms that will simplify operations and strengthen collaboration across the enterpriseIdentifies current and future business trends and changes to the competitive environment, and analyzes the impact of these to the businessDevelops and nurtures collaborative relationships with internal stakeholdersSupports synthesis of materials (e.g., for presentation to the Leadership team and the Board)This role does not have any direct reportsPerform other related duties and projects as assignedWho You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceUndergraduate degree in a discipline that teaches quantitative analysis and critical thinking (e.g., business, accounting, marketing, computer science, engineering, law, mathematics or related). MBA preferredMinimum 5 to 7 years of experience at a consulting firm, and/or in an internal strategy group on project work in a commercial setting. Experience in Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods and/or Logistics is an assetA track record of creative problem solving and proactive, future-focused thinkingExperience with structuring complex business problems and proven ability to analyze, evaluate and make recommendations on strategic questionsStrong communication and presentation skills (and PowerPoint proficiency) with exposure to presenting to senior leadershipStrong analytical skills and experience manipulating data and building models in Excel and/or other more advanced analytical tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI)Attributes RequiredStrategic with operational focus – can understand ‘the big picture’ and balance this with the operational realityNaturally curious – has a passion for business and Retail, enjoys learning and can structure, break down, and solve complex business issuesAnalytical – can analyze and draw conclusions from large and/or complex data sources (both qualitative and quantitative data sets)Relationship focused – has the ability and willingness to build strong relationships and influence internal stakeholdersSelf-directed – can manage own work in a rapidly-evolving environmentTenacious & tolerant of ambiguity – willing to persevere to get to the finish line and is comfortable with structuring ambiguityFinancial acumen – understands financial analysis and has a working knowledge of financial statementsCommunicator – can succinctly synthesize ideas and thinking to share with othersAction-oriented – enjoys translating recommendations into actionsApplication Deadline: ASAPApply today with your resume so we can get to know you better!Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process .We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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