Strategic Planner

Copeland, a new standalone company with 100 years in the HVACR industry, is looking for a Strategic Planner to join its Corporate Strategic Planning team based in St. Louis, MO. As a Strategic Planner, you will work closely with Copeland’s executive team to develop and execute the business strategy, build tools to communicate various strategies throughout the organization, drive competitive intelligence capabilities and work on special projects that drive incremental growth for the business and support the Enterprise strategy. You will work with business leaders from across the organization to define strategic plans, gain business and market insights, and drive understanding for strategies throughout the organization. A core capability of this role and function is to develop, articulate, and build C-suite and board level presentations on the business’ strategic initiatives. This includes creating content for key presentations such as Copeland Board Meetings, Monthly Executive Sessions, Investor Meetings, and any other internal and external presentation for Copeland’s Executives. In addition, the Strategic planner will lead efforts to track key market trends, peer and competitive information and support customer analysis and events. Special projects could include: working with business units on key strategic priorities, developing predictive growth models tailored to our specific markets, deep-dive analyses on business economic drivers, or any other projects to support incremental growth opportunities for the business.

As a Strategic Planner, you will:

• Work on a variety of projects ranging from short-term independent analyses to cross-function, cross-business unit large scale programs and deep dives.
• Undertake strategic and tactical modeling and scenario planning that help drive decision making for the enterprise, business, and functional strategies.
• Develop customized and persuasive strategic presentations for executive team
• Assess and communicate world economic environments and analyze strategic positions of peers and competitors – including developing company profiles and deep dives into top peers and competitors
• Lead and maintain the broad landscaping and prioritization of market/segments
• Identify and track macro trends
• Carry out or conduct market, channel, technology and regulatory research
• Develop business cases, working with the relevant functions e.g. Finance or consultants
• Work with the business unit strategic planning teams by partnering on major programs and executive presentations
• Select and deploy software/tools that support all strategic planning efforts globally including competitive insights, economic indicators, etc
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute special projects
• Implement strategic planning processes that highlight business unit strategies with clearly communicated critical assumptions

Who you are:

You learn quickly when facing new situations and you deal comfortably with the uncertainty of change. You optimally communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. And you are excited to dig into large, ambiguous analyses either independently or as a part of a cross-functional, cross-business unit team.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy
• Undergraduate degree with 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a related business or industry
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and data management skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to think critically in solving complex issues
• Ability to craft narratives based on data to connect with executive-level audience

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:

• MBA with 4-6 years of work experience, preferably in a related business or industry
• Experience working in Consulting, Finance, or Marketing
• Previous sales and strategic account management experience
  

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Copeland

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified purpose and lives out the values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety and Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Our causes – Planet, Humanity, Champion, Inclusion, and Future – shape, define, and fuel Copeland’s culture while inspiring our innovative spirit and driving our focus.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

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