Grainger ยท 3 days ago
Manager, Corporate Strategy
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $184K/yr
2+ years expGrainger is a leading broad line distributor serving millions of customers worldwide. The Manager, Corporate Strategy will be instrumental in developing and refining corporate and business unit strategies, engaging with various leaders to enhance market share and profitability in a competitive landscape.
HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the corporate strategic planning process including corporate development and business unit strategy across segments
Develop unbiased point-of-view on the critical issues facing our business at both the corporate or business unit level
Engage with P&L's or functional areas on high impact strategy projects
Bring relevant competitor and market perspective to internal leaders
Support executive team on regular cadence of internal or external communications
Lead development of due diligence on potential investment opportunities relevant to the organization's strategy
Support Corporate Development in execution of minority investment deals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Experience managing multiple high-profile assignments
Experience bringing structure to ambiguous problems, framing key questions and developing a work-plan to answer them
Advanced analytical and quantitative skills and proficiency with excel (can perform complex functions)
Experience building presentations with PowerPoint (deck writing) with messaging appropriate for audiences at all levels
Experience in understanding complex customer needs, understanding competitive dynamics, and framing potential growth strategies
Experience in aggregating disparate market, customer, and expert information into a cohesive recommendation for executive leaders
Preferred
2+ years of consulting experience from a strategy consulting firm, including generalist experience across multiple industries preferred
2+ years of Corporate Venture Capital experience from a fortune 500 firm preferred
2+ years of experience in commercial or investment due diligence preferred
Preferred but not required: exposure to industrials within consulting
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
Company
Grainger
As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
D. G. Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
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