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Job Description
The Strategic Planner is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing the organization's long-term strategic direction. This role partners closely with executive leadership, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to support the Emerson Management Process and drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence. By translating market insights and business priorities into actionable strategies, the Strategic Planner helps ensure alignment between strategic objectives and day-to-day execution across the organization.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of the organization's strategic plans, ensuring alignment with company purpose, values, and evolving market dynamics
• Partner with executive leadership to define strategic priorities, long-term objectives, and actionable plans that support sustainable business growth
• Support Emerson planning and governance processes, including preparation of materials and insights for President's Council, Profit Review, and Growth Conference
• Conduct market, competitive, and industry analysis to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and potential risks
• Gather, organize, and synthesize internal and external data across Flow Controls markets, world areas, business units, and operations
• Systematically track and assess Fisher product market activity to inform long-term strategy and business direction
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals
• Communicate strategic insights and recommendations clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels
• Anticipate challenges to strategy execution and support change management efforts to drive adoption and alignment
• Help prioritize initiatives and projects based on strategic impact and business value

Who You Are:
You think strategically while remaining grounded in data and execution. You build trust through collaboration and communicate complex ideas with clarity and influence. You navigate ambiguity with confidence, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and bring energy and accountability to your work while delivering on commitments.
For This Role, You Will Need:

• A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in strategic planning, business analysis, market analysis, or forecasting within a complex organization
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations
• Effective communication and presentation skills across diverse audiences
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• MBA
• 3+ years of experience in strategic planning, business analysis, market analysis, or forecasting within a complex organization
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization
• Knowledge of Flow Controls, Fisher products, or related industrial markets
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with financial reporting metrics and operational performance indicators
• A proactive approach, strong ownership mindset, and commitment to meeting deadlines

Our Culture and Commitment To You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave
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About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson 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(including those 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
Emerson 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 EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
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