Senior Director Franchise Strategy STA Contract

Senior Director Franchise Strategy STA Contract

Coca-Cola is a global leader in the beverage industry, committed to bringing the best in refreshment to consumers around the world. We foster innovation, growth, and sustainability in all our operations.

We are seeking a Strategic Business Planner to develop and implement long-term strategies, drive annual business planning, and lead game-changing strategic projects to ensure sustained growth and competitive advantage for our Canada Business Unit (BU). You will lead a team of 4 and participate in the cross-functional Canada Leadership Team.

This role is a Contract Position

Career Framework: Director CF-C

Duration of Contract: 13 - 16 months (starting in November)

Capacity Required: 100%

Location: This position will be based in Canada

What You'll Do for Us

Long-Term Strategy Development

1. Support the development of the BU's long-term strategy, including vision, strategic framework, and growth models.
2. Steward the five-year Long-Range Canadian Business Plan.
3. Lead the strategic direction for the annual business plan.
4. Identify business opportunities based on market assessments and trends.
5. Diagnose competitive advantages and assess new business models.
6. Identify barriers to value capture and propose strategic alternatives.
7. Lead industry projections and develop volume and value share commitments (3-5 years).
8. Prepare long-term strategy documents for North America and TCCC discussions.
9. Ensure implementation of strategic plans across the organization.
10. Provide insights to enhance commercial execution in the market.

Annual Business Planning

1. Define and coordinate the annual Business Planning (BP) process.
2. Provide strategic guidance for segment annual plans.
3. Construct annual revenue projections and share commitments for Canada.
4. Develop and present the annual business plan to North America management.

Strategic Projects/Initiatives

1. Identify and manage M&A and new business opportunities.
2. Lead the development of the Canada RCG strategic plan.

Systemic Thinking & Business Cases

1. Create multi-variable analytic models to understand growth impacts.
2. Develop business cases to evaluate opportunities and risks.
3. Perform competitive and industry analysis to inform strategic adjustments.

Organizational Routines & Processes

1. Design and implement senior management routines to enhance effectiveness.
2. Develop key presentations and documents for Canada business review.

Knowledge & Insights (K&I)

1. Upgrade insights and approaches for better decision-making.
2. Track and analyze consumer, shopper, channel, and macro indicators.
3. Support ad-hoc projects related to product launches and initiatives.
4. Lead development of new K&I capabilities.
5. Manage research budget for productivity goals.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Educational Requirements: B.S. Degree in Business Administration or related field; work experience considered in lieu; Master's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
2. Fluency in English and French is an asset.
3. Professional Experience: 10-12 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, business consulting, and FMCG/retail organizations (M&A experience is valuable).
4. 10-15% international travel, mostly within North America.

Leadership Skills:

1. Vision and strategy setting.
2. Innovative thinking and idea exchange.
3. Balancing short-term and long-term priorities.
4. Leading through change and inspiring others.
5. Organizational influence.
6. Superior communication skills.
7. Building organizational capability.
8. Leading a team of four individuals.

Functional Skills:

1. Strong analytical skills including multivariable analysis (economics, politics, consumer behavior, competition, etc.).
2. Extensive knowledge of strategy development frameworks, processes, and tools.
3. Strong financial acumen (understanding of P&L, balance sheets, EVA).
4. Knowledge of M&A processes (target assessment to full acquisition strategy development) and competitive intelligence.

What We Can Do For You

1. Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brand's next chapter.
2. Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and expose you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights.
3. Learning Culture: Access to resources such as Coke University, LinkedIn Learning, and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge.

Coca-Cola Limited is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We have a number of programs and policies in place to support this goal. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our HR Shared Service team by calling 1-877-677-6774. Coca-Cola Limited will consult with all applicants with a disability who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.