Director - Strategic Initiatives (Profitability)

Wesco • Glenview, IL

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About The Position

As the Director – Strategic Initiatives (Profitability), you will play a pivotal
role in driving strategic execution and operational excellence across a
fast-growing organization. This role requires a highly analytical, organized,
and influential leader who thrives in dynamic environments and can translate
complex data into actionable strategies. You will serve as a trusted liaison
between senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring
consistent messaging, alignment, and measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Communications, Engineering required
• 8+ years in strategy and/or operations
• Proven experience in a Chief of Staff, Strategy, or Business Operations role supporting senior executives
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Exceptional PowerPoint skills with a portfolio of executive-level presentations tailored for vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and compelling narratives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams and external relationships
• Strong project management capabilities with a track record of delivering strategic initiatives on time and within scope
• Ability to identify potential problems and propose possible solutions
• Ability to travel 0% - 25%

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree - MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the Global Finance and field ensuring consistent reporting globally.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives by synthesizing data from HR, Finance, Operations, USD, LEAN, and external partners Globally to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior Centralized leadership, providing insights derived from Global data analysis and market intelligence.
• Facilitate senior and mid-level meetings by preparing briefing materials, agendas, and follow-up documentation.
• Lead Profitability discussions monthly with Senior Management based on P3 profitability reporting serves as strategic product data resource
• Develops data reports to generated from Power Bi in both automated and on demand formats
• Analyze financial, operational and people data to better insights on performance and profitability of our teams and markets
• Analyze financial, operational and people data to better insights on performance and profitability of our teams and markets
• Track and report key metrics for each segment of our market
• Develop and deliver high impact presentations for Global audiences, including vendor supplier program and customer engagements.
• Prepare financial forecast/estimates and/or reports (MBRs)Globally and provide strategics analytical expertise in identifying issues and suggestions of course correction in improving efficiency and profitability.
• Lead and own Centralized National Vendor Program

Benefits

• For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.
• For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
• In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.
• Additional details about benefits are available here [https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits]
• Through comprehensive benefits [https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits] and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director