Manager, Strategy & Development

Manager, Strategy & Development

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

• 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

Physical Requirements

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.