Director Sales Strategy and Planning

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Tyson Foods
Director Sales Strategy and Planning
in
Chicago
Illinois
Job Details:
At Tyson Foods, the safety of our team members is our top priority. For that reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their 45th day of employment. Successful applicants will need to show proof of at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before their start date.
The SS&P Director is responsible for the sales activation and execution of the Business Unit's Annual Operating Plan (AOP), obtaining our ACV goals and ensuring that the customer voice is embedded in all internal decisions. This person owns delivering the associated AOP revenue, volume and trade investments. They provide input and activate Category Leadership Platforms, measure volume and share insights and lead the S&OP demand process. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for leading a team to develop category, brand and innovation strategies. Trade ROI, profitability and field compliance are also critical components of this role.   
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Guides AOP/SP through knowledge of customer and category base
Owns revenue, volume and trade investments associated with AOP
Brings Category Leadership Platforms to life within BU and in the marketplace
Develops action plans relative to opportunities/risk
Leads and develops high-performing team
Owns annual forecasts and delivery of trade, volume, gross margin and Innovation NSV
Consummate Voice for the field, customer & internal business partners
Determines best investment alternatives via customer segmentation & revenue management
Owns the final approval of shelving, merchandising, pricing compliance, and activation (DSMPAs)
Acts as lead on cross category initiatives for Strategy and Planning Department  
Interacts cross-functionally with Insights & Innovation, Brand, Project Management, Customer Management, Shopper Insights, Category Leadership, Space Planning & Assortment, Supply Chain and Finance
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred
Minimum 10 years CPG experience in sales, customer marketing, category management and/or sales planning
Strong financial acumen, Joint Business Planning and strategic competency required
Advanced communication skills are required including the ability to articulate complexity concisely, provide context, implications and solutions to senior business leaders & demonstrate courageous yet constructive candor
Team management experience
Ability to partner, manage and influence large cross-functional teams
Computer Skills: Intermediate-Advanced level for MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Direct Reports: 2-4
Travel: Some travel is required
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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