Strategy Lead

I. JOB PURPOSE

The Operations Strategy Lead is responsible for developing and implementing the store operations' strategic goals. He/She is in-charge of identifying opportunities for innovation and leads initiatives to drive continuous improvement. To do this, he/she collaborates with cross-functional teams to align strategies & innovation initiatives with business goals. He/she is also in-charge of analyzing retail market trends and competitors to help inform strategic decision-making for management. Lastly, he/she provides guidance to other team members on related projects.

II. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Support, Planning, Synergies and Culture Driving

1. Gate keeper when it comes to new opportunities for Generika's store operations group; focused on idea management; alignment and relevance to store operations' goals of new initiatives or business models.

2. Define strategic goals, obligations, and roadmap for store operations through strategy planning sessions and working with leads from store operations to track progress on a regular basis. Ensure store operations strategy is effectively communicated and operationalized.

3. Collaborate with BU's on high priority strategic initiatives including but not limited to synergies, partnerships, transformational projects, and critical stakeholder issues.

Identify areas for Innovation & lead High Impact Innovation Projects that have clear added value and long term impact in store retail experience

1. Determine customers' needs and desires to develop high-impact innovativesolutions to support the industry positioning and customer needs of Generika.

2. Innovation Management: End-to-end project management of major innovation projects from ideation until execution and eventual turnover to the appropriate business unit.

3. With the help of the Customer Insights team, gather information, and insights and work with other stakeholders whether internal or external in order to develop innovative solutions to address Business Gaps and Business Needs.

4. Bring new products/ solutions to the Generika Network by monitoring technological trends and analyzing proposed product/ solution requirements anchored to identified priority needs; preparing return-on-investment analyses and business impact.

Market and Competitive Intelligence

1. Able to maintain current professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

2. Monitor macro-economic cycles, trends and triggers and understand potential implications

3. Monitor local regulatory policies, programs and initiatives, and analyze implications for the group

4. Regularly report on competitor performance and major moves (e.g. business models, technology solutions, products, acquisitions, investments, organizational changes) to identify potential opportunities and risks.

Supervision of work of Strategy & Innovation Specialist

1. Supervise, provide key guidance & feedback, and ensure proper handling of projects & staff activities by Strategy and Innovation Specialist.

2. Review and monitor work of subordinates such as presentations, reports, and records for accuracy of content.

3. Approval of work schedules fillings of subordinates which include official business, leaves, OT and log edits.

4. Develop subordinate talent to ensure skills continuity and transfer of knowledge within the department.

III. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

1. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

a. Educational Level

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Management Engineering, Operations Management, Accounting, Financial Management, or other business management degrees

b. Years of work experience (range) in the same industry/job

At least 3-4 years of working experience in the related field is required for the position.

Preferably with Finance and Business Development Background

c. Certifications/ Licenses

Preferably Project Management, Design Thinking, Business Innovation

IV. COMPETENCIES

· Critical & Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Customer Centric

· Excellent interpersonal skills; adept in stakeholder & partner management

· Strong project and time management skills

· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in Filipino and English

· Proficient on MS Office with advanced knowledge in MS Excel

· Extensive experience in business case preparation and evaluation, financial management techniques, market research and analysis

· Strong presentation and storytelling skills

PHYSICAL DEMAND

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Office Set-up - The noise level in the work environment is low as expected in an office environment.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.

Nothing in this job description restricts company's ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the organization's current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the organization change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid training

Work Location: In person