Business Strategy and Planning Manager

Colonial Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Discretionary Bonuses

Job summary

GLOVIS America Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Business Strategy and Planning Manager to drive strategic planning, financial analysis, and performance improvement across the organization, partnering with port operations and leadership to monitor profitability and support new business initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading revenue and cost analysis, coordinating budgeting and forecasting, reviewing monthly results with operations, and delivering data-driven insights to guide pricing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 7–10 years in finance, planning, and/or logistics required; 8–13 years preferred.
• 4–7 years of supervisory experience required.
• 1 year of indirect experience required.
• Strong financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation skills required.
• Experience supporting logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations is a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex analyses to senior management.
• Cross-functional collaboration and project management capability required.
• Proficient with MS Office; SAP/Power BI or similar visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue and cost analysis to identify financial improvement opportunities and support cost optimization initiatives.
• Partner with operations teams to review monthly financial closing results, conduct cost deep-dive analysis, and identify profitability improvement actions.
• Support headcount planning and productivity optimization to improve operational efficiency.
• Define and manage the operational planning process, working closely with business units and functional leaders to ensure alignment with business targets.
• Monitor and analyze key operational and sales performance metrics to generate insights and support management decision-making.
• Manage and analyze large sets of operational and sales data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support new business RFPs by conducting financial feasibility analysis and scenario simulations.
• Provide industry and operational benchmarks to evaluate pricing competitiveness and margin sustainability.
• Assess pricing structures and business models to ensure financial viability and profitability.
• Work closely with port operations, finance, and commercial teams to monitor monthly performance, identify improvement opportunities, and follow through on implementation of action plans.
• Lead a dynamic planning process with a rolling strategy that is constantly monitoring market activities and helping to adjust key priorities.
• Oversee coordination of special projects and price quotes other teams and presents insight to management for decision making and strategic planning.
• Analyze Finished Vehicle market trends, customer behavior, and sales performance in the US market to support business goals and identify growth opportunities.
• Provide guidance, support, and training to employees under planning & analysis role.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.

Skills

Financial modeling

Logistics experience

Clear communication

Cross-functional PM

MS Office

SAP/Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Business Strategy and Planning Manager is responsible for driving strategic planning, financial analysis, and operational performance improvement across the organization. This role partners closely with business units, port operations, and leadership to monitor performance, improve profitability, and support new business initiatives through data-driven insights and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Performance Management
  • Lead revenue and cost analysis to identify financial improvement opportunities and support cost optimization initiatives
  • Partner with operations teams to review monthly financial closing results, conduct cost deep-dive analysis, and identify profitability improvement actions
  • Support headcount planning and productivity optimization to improve operational efficiency
• Operational Planning & Business Analysis
  • Define and manage the operational planning process, working closely with business units and functional leaders to ensure alignment with business targets
  • Monitor and analyze key operational and sales performance metrics to generate insights and support management decision-making
  • Manage and analyze large sets of operational and sales data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• New Business & Commercial Support
  • Support new business RFPs by conducting financial feasibility analysis and scenario simulations
  • Provide industry and operational benchmarks to evaluate pricing competitiveness and margin sustainability
  • Assess pricing structures and business models to ensure financial viability and profitability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with port operations, finance, and commercial teams to monitor monthly performance, identify improvement opportunities, and follow through on implementation of action plans
• Lead a dynamic planning process with a rolling strategy that is constantly monitoring market activities and helping to adjust key priorities
  • Oversee coordination of special projects and price quotes other teams and presents insight to management for decision making and strategic planning
  • Analyze Finished Vehicle market trends, customer behavior, and sales performance in the US market to support business goals and identify growth opportunities
  • Provide guidance, support, and training to employees under planning & analysis role
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as required

Compensation Range

$101,000 - $113,000 annually (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• Strong financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation skills Required
• Experience supporting logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations is a plus Preferred
• Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to senior management Required
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management capability Required
• Proficient PC Kills: MS Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint Required
• Proficient PC skills: SAP, Power BI, or other visualization tools Required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required
  • Master's Degree Preferred
• 7 - 10 Years of Direct Experience in Finance, Planning, and/or Logistics Required
  • 8 - 13 Years of Direct Experience Preferred
• 4 - 7 Years of Supervisory Experience Required
• 1 Year of Indirect Experience Required

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws.

The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitiveuse of hand/graspingproduct, writing, and typing
• Possibility of domestic travel - 25%
• Lift up to 20lbs.
• Carry up to 20 lbs.
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CA office
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.