Strategy Manager

FRESHdirect Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer in Singapore is seeking a Strategy Manager/Assistant Manager to drive strategic planning, enhance operational excellence, and support data-driven decision-making. The role entails managing strategic projects, establishing KPIs, collaborating with various stakeholders, and analyzing market trends. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with 3-10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI is advantageous. This position contributes to the organization's long-term goals and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive strategy, business development, or finance management experience.
• 5-10 years of sales and marketing development management experience.
• Experience in FMCG or similar environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the company’s strategic plans.
• Manage strategic and operational projects from planning to completion.
• Analyse operational and financial performance for improvement measures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economic, Finance, Business or Marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Job description

The Strategy Manager / Assistant Manager supports the company’s long‑term growth and operational excellence by driving strategic planning, performance tracking, and key improvement initiatives. The role enhances cross‑department alignment, strengthens organisational processes, and provides data‑driven insights to support effective decision‑making and overall business direction.

Job Descriptions

• Contribute to the development and execution of the company’s annual and long‑term strategic plans.
• Work with senior and middle management to align department goals, initiatives and performance expectations.
• Manage strategic and operational projects from planning to completion, ensuring timely follow‑through and measurable outcomes.
• Establish and maintain KPI frameworks, dashboards and performance tracking tools to support accurate reporting.
• Coordinate monthly, mid‑year and year‑end business reviews and prepare performance insights for senior management and HQ.
• Analyse operational and financial performance, identify gaps, and propose improvement measures to help departments meet their targets.
• Prepare reports, presentations and submissions, including HQ and regional reporting requirements when necessary.
• Monitor market and industry developments to support strategic decision‑making.
• Lead or support initiatives that enhance productivity, workflow efficiency, food safety and organisational processes.
• Apply data analytics to identify trends, improve processes and support continuous improvement across the company.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across all functions to ensure smooth communication, project alignment and resource optimisation.
• Develop contingency plans to support business continuity and risk mitigation.
  Support new business assessments and related studies when required.
• Carry out any additional assignments that contribute to company and department development.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economic, Finance, Business or Marketing
• 3‑5 years of Progressive Strategy, Business Development, or Finance Management
• 5‑10 years of sales and marketing development management.
• Preferably with experience in FMCG or similar environments and equipped with practical project management experience.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word; Power BI or other analytical tools will be beneficial.
• Understanding of data structures and data analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving ability and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Works well independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Able to handle sensitive matters calmly and professionally.
• Capable of synthesizing information into clear and concise communication materials.