Vedak - Manager - Corporate Strategy - CEO's Office (5-10 yrs)

Manager, Corporate Strategy - CEO's Office

Location: Kolkata, India

Role Summary:

This strategic role involves close collaboration with the CEO and other senior leaders to develop and implement initiatives that shape the future direction of the company. The incumbent will provide critical insights and strategic recommendations for driving growth, enhancing profitability, and improving competitive positioning in the tire manufacturing industry. This role requires a unique combination of strategic thinking, market analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning and Development:

- Support the CEO and senior leadership team in defining the company's long-term strategy, including market entry, portfolio diversification, and business transformation.

- Conduct in-depth analyses of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and risks.

- Develop, update, and communicate the strategic roadmap and corporate goals, ensuring alignment across business units.

2. Market and Competitive Intelligence:

- Conduct regular competitive benchmarking to assess market share, pricing trends, and key performance indicators.

- Evaluate potential M&A, joint ventures, and partnership opportunities within and outside the tire manufacturing industry.

- Monitor global and regional regulatory developments affecting the tire industry, assessing potential impacts on the company.

3. Financial and Operational Analysis:

- Perform detailed financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation to support strategic decision-making.

- Analyze internal performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities across operational processes, product development, and supply chain.

- Work with finance, operations, and R&D teams to develop actionable insights and strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation.

4. Project Management and Implementation:

- Lead high-impact projects from concept through execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.

- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, R&D, and supply chain, to implement strategic initiatives and drive operational improvements.

- Develop tracking mechanisms and KPIs to measure the success of strategic initiatives and ensure accountability.

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

- Serve as a key point of contact between the CEO's office and internal/external stakeholders, including board members, investors, and industry analysts.

- Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership and board meetings, effectively communicating key insights, analyses, and recommendations.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to drive alignment and collaboration.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

- 5-10 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar role, ideally within the automotive, tire manufacturing, or industrial sectors.

- Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, financial modeling, competitive analysis, and project management.

- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with a proven ability to structure complex problems and develop data-driven insights.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present complex ideas to senior leaders.

- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus.

- Knowledge of industry-specific challenges, including supply chain dynamics, regulatory considerations, and sustainability trends, is highly desirable.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think beyond the present and anticipate industry trends, economic shifts, and technological advancements.

- Analytical Rigor: Strong capability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex data and information.

- Execution Focus: Proven track record of managing and executing projects from planning through successful implementation.

- Communication and Influence: Skilled at communicating insights and recommendations to diverse stakeholders, from board members to cross-functional teams.

- Adaptability and Resilience: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.