Manager of Global Strategy & Planning, Global Supply Chain (Restaurant Experience)

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned global restaurant chain based in Chicago is looking for a Manager of Strategy and Planning. The role involves driving cohesion within the global Supply Chain function, formulating strategic updates, and managing internal communications. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience, along with excellent communication skills. This position fosters an inclusive work environment and supports growth initiatives.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Strategy, Planning, Communications, or related experience.
• Ability to synthesize complex business information into clear messages.
• Experience in stakeholder management and collaboration with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation of executive updates related to GSC strategy.
• Support execution of phase planning and annual budget planning.
• Manage internal communication platforms to ensure content is updated.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Communications, Business, Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

SmartSheet

Email marketing tools like Poppulo or Mailchimp

Job description

Job Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet.

Department Overview

The Manager of Strategy and Planning will be responsible for driving cohesion and transparency within the global Supply Chain function. Approximately 80% of the role will focus on strategy and alignment, bringing the team’s strategy to life across various touchpoints like team town halls, global supplier webcasts, global supply chain leadership team meetings and global supplier advisory council touchpoints, as well as channels like newsletters, intranet, etc.

Duties

• Lead the formulation of executive updates related to GSC strategy and key initiatives.
• In partnership with the Director of Strategy and Planning, lead project plan creation and execution to coordinate final GSC strategic plan across GSC colleagues.
• Support the execution of phase planning and annual budget planning, driving continuous improvement of strategic planning process for GSC.
• Lead the content and execution for function-wide meetings, including ownership of quarterly functional Town Halls, quarterly global supplier webcasts and other touchpoints as needed.
• Digital Platforms – Manage and update any internal communication platforms, ensuring content owned by the GSC Strategy & Planning team is accessible and up-to-date.
• Serve as a key partner to the Global Supply Chain People Partner– ensuring people-related content is communicated timely and progress toward team engagement is occurring.
• Own strategy and execution of Global Chief Supply Chain Officer’s social media presence (particularly LinkedIn).
• Partner with the Director, help plan and execute Global Supply Chain Leadership Team (GSCLT) and Global Supplier Advisory Council (GSAC) touchpoints.
• In partnership with the Director and the Restaurant Experience Strategy team, innovate on new approaches and procedures surrounding GSC, seeking efficiencies, new ideas and ultimately, effectiveness.
• Assist leadership in building cases and support for ad hoc projects and initiatives.
• Support on GSCLT special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Communications, Business, Marketing, or another related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Strategy, Planning, Communications, Operations, Alignment, Program Management or related experience; global experience a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite; especially PowerPoint, SmartSheet and Excel (for easier data collection and synthesis) and experience with an email marketing tool like Poppulo or Mailchimp.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to own a project plan and proactively execute against the plan.
• Ability to quickly synthesize complex business information and translate it into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Experience in stakeholder management (senior leadership a plus); ability to collaborate with senior leadership to gather input, build consensus, and drive alignment.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously in a deadline-focused, ambiguous yet dynamic environment with constant change.
• Creative thinker - experience in concept to execution of new ideas.
• Proactive and solution-oriented problem solver, strong attention to detail, self-starter, and great teammate.
• Curiosity and drive to develop a deep knowledge of the McDonald’s business and System.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job.