MD Strategic Planning Manager

Job Summary

You will collaborate with leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate strategic initiatives into tactical actions that enhance merchandising and pricing strategies. Reporting to senior management, you will drive category performance and profitability through data-driven analysis and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of merchandising strategic plans to improve category performance and profitability
• Conduct periodic product pricing market analysis to ensure compliance with landlord requirements and benchmark against competitor pricing and promotions
• Design and implement regular pricing and promotional mechanics, ensuring accurate and timely execution by merchandising and operations teams
• Collaborate with senior management to gather and analyze merchandising and pricing data to support informed decision-making
• Identify issues and opportunities proactively, delivering value-added insights and leading strategic initiatives to enhance business outcomes
• Facilitate cross-functional engagement by creating context, consolidating alignment, and preparing business reports, analyses, assessments, and presentations for local stakeholders and HQ teams in South Korea
• Support senior management in strategic planning initiatives, business reviews, and implementation activities by organizing and partnering with business stakeholders to align merchandising and business strategies
• Manage ad-hoc assignments and projects as directed by senior management

• Business-level proficiency in spoken and written Korean and English to translate, draft, prepare, and present reports to HQ Management Teams in South Korea (required for effective communication with HQ)
• Proven experience in merchandising, price analysis, or business planning functions demonstrating ability to analyze and influence business outcomes
• Strong understanding of market research and data analysis to inform strategic decisions
• Solid knowledge of business fundamentals and management principles to support strategic planning
• Demonstrable strategic thinking skills to develop and implement effective merchandising and pricing strategies
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving aptitude to identify and resolve business challenges
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage stakeholders and convey insights clearly
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI to create reports and presentations

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent degree in Business or related discipline

• We offer attractive salary packages that commensurate with relevant work experience
• Annual Leave from 18 days to 20 days
• Medical Outpatient insurance coverage
• Group Hospitalization and Surgery insurance coverage
• Group Dental insurance coverage
• Performance bonuses subject to company's and individual's performances