Strategic Planning Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence, you will play a key role in defining, deploying, and evolving the global manufacturing strategy. You will work in an international manufacturing environment, collaborating closely with operations, finance, and human resources teams, as well as various manufacturing sites. Your goal will be to translate the organization’s long-term ambitions into concrete priorities, roadmaps, and action plans.
You’ll Have The Opportunity To
Shape manufacturing strategy by conducting analyses, competitive studies, and monitoring best practices, trends, and megatrends to inform the medium- and long-term vision and direction.
Orchestrate the strategic planning process and lead its execution in collaboration with operations, finance, human resources, and other key functions to translate ambitions into clear priorities and roadmaps, and ensure their governance and monitoring.
Lead the deployment of the strategy across the global manufacturing network, ensuring a consistent cascade of priorities and alignment between the global strategy, functions, and the different sites.
Develop the Strategic Planning Centre of Excellence by establishing the standards, processes, tools, and training programs to strengthen and align practices across the organization.
Develop compelling analyses, narratives, and executive presentations to effectively communicate strategy, challenges, and recommendations to senior management, the Board of Directors, and key management forums.
YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field;
a master's degree or anMBA is considered an asset.
Significant and relevant experience in strategy, strategic planning, transformation, management consulting, or within a complex manufacturing environment.
A solid understanding of manufacturing operations and the ability to link operational issues to financial, human, and strategic dimensions.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to structure complex issues, identify essential elements, and formulate clear recommendations.
A proven ability to transform complex analyses into simple, compelling, and decision-oriented narratives and executive presentations.
The ability to influence, mobilize, and foster alignment within a global matrix organization, without necessarily having direct authority.
The ability to effectively navigate between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
Fluency in French and English to collaborate effectively with international teams and sites.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITYBRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead! For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:
Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
Generous paid time away
Pension plan
Collective saving opportunities
Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
What About Some Feel Good Perks
Flexible work schedule
A summer schedule that varies by department and location
Holiday season shutdown
Educational resources
Discount on BRP products
WELCOME TO BRPWe’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination;
It’s about the journey.
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