Senior Strategy & Planning Associate – Global Grocery & Retail
| Company | Uber |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $129000 – $143000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in strategy, operations, retail, retail operations, e-commerce, or consulting OR MBA and 3+ years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience using data-driven insights to influence decision-making. Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets SQL, and comfort working with large datasets.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive operational improvements. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a track record of executing initiatives from planning to results.
- Effective communicator with the ability to translate data and insights into compelling stories. Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Conduct deep analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and internal performance data in the Grocery & Retail vertical to inform strategic decisions and provide actionable insights.
- Develop metrics and dashboards to track progress against goals for strategic initiatives and lead regular performance reviews to ensure that the initiatives are on track to achieve their objectives.
- Lead strategic initiatives end-to-end to enhance Uber’s retail-related offerings. This includes managing projects like competitive pricing benchmarking, cost savings, and launching new programs or features. Ensure these initiatives are well-planned, executed on schedule, and deliver on their targets.
- Collaborate with key cross-functional teams, including Operations, Product, Finance, and Marketing, to develop and implement initiatives that align with the overall strategy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the retail or CPG industry
- Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment (such as a tech company, startup, or consulting) where you’ve had to adapt quickly, tackle ambiguous problems, and collaborate across teams.
- A proactive, ownership mentality with a bias for action. Comfortable working independently when needed, and excited to innovate and continuously improve processes in an evolving space.