MX-Strategic Planning Sr. Manager

Position Overview:

# To ensure the full understanding of the key competitor strategies# in all the areas of the company, so competitor plans and initiatives can be anticipated and actionable recommendations implemented.
# To provide accurate and timely information about the industry as well as financial figures for key competitors, so it can be translated into business opportunities
# To develop a Competitive Intelligence Culture across all the Coca-Cola system (Bottlers included) and supported with technology tools
# To be a thought leader and change agent

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• To understand the competitive landscape, anticipate key trends and strategies, and develop insights that translate into actionable recommendations. 


• To provide strategic analysis (competitor, category & special topic) for monthly Sr. Leadership meetings


• To become a strategic business partner with key areas within the organization/system and work as internal consultant providing thought leadership.


• To collaborate with other areas to provide notable insights about competitors, anticipate their moves and adjust company strategies in order to create competitive advantages


• To promote a Competitive Intelligence Culture where key competitive information is gathered and developed in a collaborative manner and shared across the entire system (bottlers, divisions and strategic partners)


• To lead the M&A process (from strategic assessment, target selection, evaluation to PMI)


• To review daily news and if necessary create a sense of urgency with key employees and bottlers


• To review and interpret financial results of key competitors into strategic priorities


• To collaborate with LATAM and Atlanta, in order to understand global competitor strategies in Mexico, as well as anticipate opportunities and risks

• To develop and implement initiatives aligned with business plan priorities that enhance system strengths

Related Job Requirements/Qualifications:
Core Competencies

• Leadership and influencing skills.


• Project Management abilities


• Strong communications & presentations skills


• Teamwork skills


• Negotiation skills.  Building value-based relationships


• Decision making, System oriented and business process knowledge


• External and internal client focus

Technical Skills

• Strategic thinking. “Thought leader”, insightful, focused on the big picture, analysis of external factors (economy, politics and social)


• Financial skills.  Analytical profile.


• Full understanding of Business Plan processes


• Microsoft Office literate (word, excel, powerpoint, project)


• Resourcefulness (need to find public information on competitors, creates hypothesis & estimates)


• Managing uncertainty and ambiguity.

Educational Requirements:
MBA, cross-functional and project management experience
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