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Zoltek Corporation

Strategic Planning Manager

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$97K - $134K/yr

Strategic Planning Manager Classification : Exempt / Full Time Reports To : GM Global Pultrusion & Strategic Planning Location : Corporate HQ - Bridgeton, MO Job Summary: The Strategic Planning ...

Zoltek-Toray Group

Strategic Planning Manager

Bridgeton, MO

$95K - $131K/yr

Strategic Planning Manager Classification : Exempt / Full Time Reports To : GM Global Pultrusion amp; Strategic Planning Location : Corporate HQ - Bridgeton, MO Job Summary: The Strategic Planning ...

Daikin

Strategic Planning Manager

San Mateo, CA

$114K - $157K/yr

... M and other ERP software in the Division. Identify M&A opportunities in line with Business goals, conduct Business Case due-diligence and support deal execution. Ensure alignment on strategic ...

APM Terminals

Strategic Planning Manager

Elizabeth, NJ · On-site

$100K - $139K/yr

You will lead a team of 3-4 Assistant Managers and report directly to the Strategy and Planning Director. Working closely with operations, technology, and commercial stakeholders, you will translate ...

APM Terminals

Strategic Planning Manager

Elizabeth, NJ

$100K - $139K/yr

You will lead a team of 3-4 Assistant Managers and report directly to the Strategy and Planning Director. Working closely with operations, technology, and commercial stakeholders, you will translate ...

Guidehouse

Strategic Planning Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$113K - $188K/yr

The Strategic Planning Manager will serve as an advisor and technical expert responsible for developing, managing, and executing strategic planning efforts for large, complex, interdisciplinary ...

Daikin

Strategic Planning Manager

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

... M and other ERP software in the Division. Identify M&A opportunities in line with Business goals, conduct Business Case due-diligence and support deal execution. Ensure alignment on strategic ...

Guidehouse

Strategic Planning Manager

Washington, DC

$113K - $188K/yr

The Strategic Planning Manager will serve as an advisor and technical expert responsible for developing, managing, and executing strategic planning efforts for large, complex, interdisciplinary ...

Daikin

Strategic Planning Manager

San Mateo, CA

$114K - $157K/yr

... M and other ERP software in the Division. Identify M&A opportunities in line with Business goals, conduct Business Case due-diligence and support deal execution. Ensure alignment on strategic ...

Ameritas

Strategic Planning Manager

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$87K - $120K/yr

... management and stakeholders to support the broader strategy agenda and prioritized strategic initiatives. * Provide data-driven insights to support strategic initiatives, such as market expansion ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategic planning manager in the United States is $119,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Strategic Planning Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Strategic Planning Manager, you need strong analytical skills, business acumen, and experience with strategy development, typically supported by a relevant degree in business, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, and strategic planning frameworks like SWOT or Porter’s Five Forces is common, and experience with project management systems is beneficial. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills help drive cross-functional alignment and influence decision makers. These capabilities are critical for shaping organizational direction, ensuring effective execution of business strategies, and delivering sustainable growth.

What does a Strategic Planning Manager do?

A Strategic Planning Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing an organization's long-term goals and strategies. They analyze market trends, assess business performance, and collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities. Their role often includes conducting research, preparing reports and presentations, and ensuring that business objectives align with the company's vision. Strategic Planning Managers play a key role in decision-making processes and help drive organizational success.

How does a Strategic Planning Manager typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Strategic Planning Manager regularly works cross-functionally, partnering with departments such as finance, marketing, operations, and executive leadership to align organizational goals and initiatives. This collaboration often involves facilitating strategy sessions, gathering input from stakeholders, and ensuring that departmental plans support the broader business strategy. Effective communication and strong relationship-building skills are essential, as the manager must synthesize diverse perspectives and drive consensus on strategic priorities.
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Strategic Planning Manager

Strategic Planning Manager

Zoltek Corporation

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$97K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 hours ago

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Planning Manager
Classification: Exempt / Full Time
Reports To: GM Global Pultrusion & Strategic Planning
Location: Corporate HQ - Bridgeton, MO
Job Summary:
The Strategic Planning Manager reporting to the GM, Global Pultrusion & Strategic Planning, will support management of the Pultrusion P&L and analysis and execution of business-critical initiatives. The role will translate financial, commercial, operational, and market data into actionable decisions that improve sales, margin, and long-term competitiveness of the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Own analytics for the Pultrusion business, including revenue, cost and profitability drivers and variance explanations
  • Build and communicate market, competitive and customer demand trends and insights concisely
  • Analyze internal data to understand underlying drivers of performance and translate those into actionable insights
  • Support commercial decision-making through fact-based analysis, and scenario modeling
  • Lead analysis of business-critical projects by defining milestones, owners, financial impact, risks, and other project needs across cross-functional teams
  • Construct forecasts, business cases, sensitivity analyses, investment cases, make vs. buy or tolling models, and other business-critical efforts to support executive decisions.
  • Support in reviewing supply agreements and other commercial contract discussions
  • Lead forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning efforts and prepare concise executive-level materials for customer discussions, and executive updates
  • Leverage key relationships across cross functional teams to connect commercial priorities with capacity, inventory, and capital needs

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering required. Master's degree in Business Administration strongly preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in finance, analytics, or strategy role in chemicals, materials, or related industry required.
  • Problem-solving mindset with willingness and ability to roll up one's sleeves and "get things done"
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail needed. Strong modeling experience, analytic judgment and understanding of financial math
  • Ability to manage multiple parallel tasks with fluid timelines and deal with situations that are complex and ambiguous
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify and present complex ideas and communicate actionable insights to senior leadership. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Self-starter with high ownership, strong follow-through, and willingness to challenge assumptions constructively
  • Comfort operating in a lean organization where the role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, and prolonged periods of sitting.
  • Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Office Environment
  • Manufacturing environment which contains noise, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles

Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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