Strategic Planning Analyst

Emerson•Round Rock, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Strategic Planning Professional looking for an opportunity to grow with Emerson. Based in Round Rock, TX, you will work closely with the executive leadership team to develop and execute growth and change management strategies across various business functions, including technology, sales, business development, marketing, operations, human resources, and supply chain. The position has strong connectivity throughout the global Systems and Solutions organization and will also collaborate with complementary planning roles at the Enterprise level.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
4+ years relevant work experience with an understanding of the product development cycle, financial practices, planning, marketing, customer service, and/or manufacturing to drive effective business decisions
Some knowledge or experience in business administration, engineering, and/or manufacturing to be able to perform high-level economic analysis, financial analysis, financial evaluation, and forecasting
Demonstrated ability in the rendering of objective business decisions
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Advanced presentational skills
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%, occasional international travel
Demonstrated project management experience
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Legal authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

MBA
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related technical field

Responsibilities

Support and participate in Emerson Planning Process, including major management events such as board meetings, quarterly business reviews, strategy reviews, and value creation conferences.
Develop, in conjunction with staff, long-range objectives and strategic plans by identifying internal and external strategic issues that could affect growth and profitability, including macroeconomic trends, competitors, and market position.
Coordinate long-term strategic planning and short-term planning process for the business unit.
Create and maintain quantitative models of competitive participation in markets and geographies.
Work with regional and production teams to collect market intelligence, aggregate and analyze for trends, and present results to the executive team.
Evaluate business performance of product lines and make portfolio recommendations to optimize growth and profitability for the global business.
Analyze macroeconomic indicators and develop correlation models to track business performance and develop long-range economic models for the global business.
Make appropriate recommendations to senior management on long and short-range plans, as well as work on special projects as assigned.
Work closely with marketing, engineering, finance, and other departments as necessary in the development of product line business plans.
Recruit and develop new Strategic Planners and assist with the smooth transition of projects.