Planning & Analysis Manager

The Opportunity: The Strategy and Corporate Development team is at the epicenter of future planning at Maple Leaf Foods. We are a diverse and growing team with significant executive level visibility and massive opportunities for progression.

Reporting directly to the SVP of Corporate Strategy, the Manager, Strategy plays a critical role devising and executing on strategic projects spanning the full breadth of Maple Leaf Foods’ business. Reflective of the ever-evolving strategic landscape that we compete in, every project will be different. The scope of your work will include designing strategic roadmaps to help keep us in front of exciting emerging market trends, identifying ways to reduce risk and drive efficiencies in our internal operations, evaluating potential targets for inorganic growth through M&A and sourcing new opportunities to invest in growing Food-Tech startups.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 18. Compensation: $94,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Lead Cross Functional Projects: Translate Maple Leaf’s long-term vision and growth aspirations into actionable strategies by leading cross-functional projects and partnering with members of the senior leadership team.

Identify Emerging Trends: Develop deep domain expertise across meat and plant protein businesses to identify emerging growth opportunities that complement our products, retail partners, customers, and keep us moving ahead of the industry.

Build our Inorganic Pipeline: Complete business analytics including primary and secondary data gathering, industry and competitor analysis, and financial modeling.

Prepare presentation materials to summarize recommendations and action plans for key business issues supported by detailed business analytics including financial models and forecasts

2-4 years relevant experience in strategic analysis of business opportunities and issues (could include experience in strategy consulting, business analysis/planning)

• Highly motivated with experience championing cross functional projects, or key workstreams for large projects
• Capable of developing content for presentations to articulate a compelling story while managing audiences of all levels
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and teamwork skills in building relationships across the organization and/or with external advisors and industry experts
• Ability to assess issues/options from a high-level then dive deeply into robust analyses by leveraging quantitative tools (e.g. financial models) to translate insights into convincing recommendations
• Experience interacting and building relationships with Senior Executives including presenting issues, options and recommendations

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.

Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

High Performance

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.