Strategic Planning Manager

PEG Staffing & Recruiting; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PEG Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager in Saint Charles, Missouri, to collaborate with executive leadership in analyzing data and shaping business strategies. This role requires deep dives into business performance and operational metrics to drive key business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have an MBA and experience in manufacturing and analytics but must also possess advanced Excel skills including data modeling and macros. Excellent communication is essential for presenting findings effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to identify and evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Ability to present strategic insights to executive leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain analytics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance and operational trends.
• Develop forecasts and business plans.
• Build and track KPIs and profitability analyses.
• Lead special projects for operational improvements.
• Prepare executive-level presentations.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Business analytics

Communication skills

Education

MBA

Job description

Are you someone who loves digging into data, identifying trends, and helping shape business strategy? We're partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a Strategic Planning Manager to work closely with executive leadership on high-impact initiatives that drive business performance.

This isn't a traditional planning role. You'll analyze complex business and operational data, uncover opportunities, evaluate risks, and provide leadership with actionable recommendations that influence key business decisions.

What You'll Do

• Analyze business performance, operational trends, and financial data to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop forecasts, business plans, and scenario models to identify risks and opportunities.
• Build and track KPIs, operational metrics, and profitability analyses to improve overall business performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, finance, and executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Lead special projects ranging from operational improvements to supply chain investigations and sourcing analysis.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and business cases that support organizational planning and growth.

What We're Looking For

• MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, finance, strategy, materials, or business analytics.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data modeling, and macros.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to turn data into meaningful business insights.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lean environment while balancing tactical execution with strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to executive leadership.