Director of Strategy

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Wolverine Worldwide is one of the world’s leading designers, marketers, and licensors of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. The Company’s portfolio includes Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty, Hush Puppies, Wolverine, Chaco, Bates, HYTEST, and Stride Rite. Wolverine Worldwide is also the global footwear licensee of Cat and Harley-Davidson. Based in Rockford, Michigan, for more than 140 years, the Company's products are distributed in approximately 170 countries and territories around the world.

As the Director of Strategy, you will partner directly with the Vice President of Strategy to oversee the creation and implementation of Wolverine Worldwide’s global business strategy. In addition, you will work extensively in partnership with our brands to support their strategy development and execution in alignment with the Company’s direction and processes. This high leverage position will have significant exposure to senior corporate and brand management leadership and will be expected to drive decision making, execution, analysis, and materials creation.

• Lead and conduct complex analysis through consumer, market, competitive, and financial data.
• Collaborate and support Company leadership in developing and implementing global strategic agenda and brand-building playbook.
• Identify, quantify, validate, and assess adjacent and white space opportunities that strengthen market position and align with Company global growth objectives.
• Partner with brand leaders to develop and vet clear strategic choices and execution plans that will drive growth across categories, distribution channels, and regions.
• Ensure strategic goals, process, and plans align and interface enterprise wide.
• Build and manage relationships enterprise wide, influencing decisions in line with global strategy.
• Actively engage in building the Strategy team’s culture.
• Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• 6+ years applicable, professional experience
• Strong professional experience in Strategy and consumer products
• Ability to effectively and efficiently take projects from concept to completion
• Ability to successfully navigate complex projects and teams
• Ability to work independently and lead project teams
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of complex data
• Strong communication skills that can translate analytics into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Proven track record of ability to assess business scenarios and develop clear strategies to drive growth
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.