Strategy Lead

Generika Drugstore; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail pharmacy sector is searching for an Operations Strategy Lead to drive strategic initiatives and operational improvements. The ideal candidate will be tasked with analyzing market trends, leading innovation projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align store operations with business goals. Applicants should have a strong educational background combined with significant experience in strategy and project management.

Qualifications

• At least 3-4 years of experience in a related field.
• Preferably with Finance and Business Development background.
• Certifications in Project Management, Design Thinking, or Business Innovation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic goals and ensure they are operationalized.
• Lead high-impact innovation projects to enhance retail experience.
• Regularly report on competitor performance and monitor market trends.

Skills

Critical & Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Customer Centric

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Engineering, Operations Management, Accounting, Financial Management

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Operations Strategy Lead

The Operations Strategy Lead is responsible for developing and implementing the store operations’ strategic goals. He/She is in-charge of identifying opportunities for innovation and leads initiatives to drive continuous improvement. To do this, he/she collaborates with cross-functional teams to align strategies & innovation initiatives with business goals. He/she is also in-charge of analyzing retail market trends and competitors to help inform strategic decision-making for management. Lastly, he/she provides guidance to other team members on related projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Support, Planning, Synergies and Culture Driving

1. Gate keeper when it comes to new opportunities for Generika’s store operations group; focused on idea management; alignment and relevance to store operations’ goals of new initiatives or business models.

2. Define strategic goals, obligations, and roadmap for store operations through strategy planning sessions and working with leads from store operations to track progress on a regular basis. Ensure store operations strategy is effectively communicated and operationalized.

3. Collaborate with BU’s on high priority strategic initiatives including but not limited to synergies, partnerships, transformational projects, and critical stakeholder issues.

Identify areas for Innovation & lead High Impact Innovation Projects that have clear added value and long term impact in store retail experience

1. Determine customers' needs and desires to develop high-impact innovativesolutions to support the industry positioning and customer needs of Generika.

2. Innovation Management: End-to-end project management of major innovation projects from ideation until execution and eventual turnover to the appropriate business unit.

3. With the help of the Customer Insights team, gather information, and insights and work with other stakeholders whether internal or external in order to develop innovative solutions to address Business Gaps and Business Needs.

Bring new products/ solutions to the Generika Network by monitoring technological trends and analyzing proposed product/ solution requirements anchored to identified priority needs; preparing return-on-investment analyses and business impact

Market and Competitive Intelligence

1. Able to maintain current professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

2. Monitor macro-economic cycles, trends and triggers and understand potential implications

3. Monitor local regulatory policies, programs and initiatives, and analyze implications for the group

4. Regularly report on competitor performance and major moves (e.g. business models, technology solutions, products, acquisitions, investments, organizational changes) to identify potential opportunities and risks.

Supervision of work of Strategy & Innovation Specialist

1. Supervise, provide key guidance & feedback, and ensure proper handling of projects & staff activities by Strategy and Innovation Specialist.

2. Review and monitor work of subordinates such as presentations, reports, and records for accuracy of content.

3. Approval of work schedules fillings of subordinates which include official business, leaves, OT and log edits.

4. Develop subordinate talent to ensure skills continuity and transfer of knowledge within the department.

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

1. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

a. Educational Level

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Engineering, Operations Management, Accounting, Financial Management, or other business management degrees

b. Years of work experience (range) in the same industry/job

At least 3-4 years of working experience in the related field is required for the position.

Preferably with Finance and Business Development Background

c. Certifications/ Licenses

Preferably Project Management, Design Thinking, Business Innovation

I. COMPETENCIES

· Critical & Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Customer Centric

· Excellent interpersonal skills; adept in stakeholder & partner management

· Strong project and time management skills

· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in Filipino and English

· Proficient on MS Office with advanced knowledge in MS Excel

· Extensive experience in business case preparation and evaluation, financial management techniques, market research and analysis

· Strong presentation and storytelling skills