Recycling Strategy & Analytics Manager
Interstate Battery System of America Inc

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Purpose of Job:

The Interstate Batteries Recycling (IBR) Strategy & Analytics Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive strategic and analytical oversight, conducting in-depth analyses, synthesizing critical insights, and delivering actionable recommendations to inform high-level decision-making across the function. This role will be expected to lead cross-functional project teams in operationalizing business strategies throughout the organization.

Job Components:

Strategy Development

• Maintain and implement comprehensive short-term and long-term strategies for the Interstate Batteries Recycling (IBR) Division.
  
• Generate and execute actionable insights to drive financial performance through commodity analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry research.
  
• Develop and present compelling business cases to ensure senior-level stakeholders understand and act upon the latest recommendations.
  
• Conduct ad hoc analyses or studies to answer key hypotheses pertaining to near, mid, and long-term strategic opportunities.
  
• Lead the development of the long-term business plan for lithium recycling.
  
• Spearhead and manage cross-organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational efficiency.
  

Financial Management

• Collaborate with the finance function to deliver IBR commitments and provide performance management indicators on effectiveness.
  
• Accelerate IBR performance by providing recommendations for identified business opportunities and margin optimization.
  
• Manage commodity exposure and opportunities through market research & analysis.
  
• Support the development and execution of lead demand strategies aligned to the IBR financial forecast that results in accurate short and long-term financial forecasts.
  
• Contribute to risk management efforts ensuring IBR strategy and organizational risk profiles are aligned.
  

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Coordinate with the broader Supply Chain function on planning, transportation, and inventory management activities to ensure full network integration.
  
• Enhance departmental processes to improve financial and/or operational performance for lead and non-lead batteries.
  
• Provide thought leadership on the development of analytics and reporting metrics to provide real-time management insights.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with focus in Business or Engineering.
  
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in business strategy, management consulting, analytics, finance, or related functions.
  
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
  
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills translating data into actionable insights with a path to implementation.
  
• Excellent communication/presentation skills with the ability to explain difficult concepts succinctly.
  
• Knowledge of recycling industry trends and regulations.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance only on the most complex matters.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and drive change.
  

Scope Data:

• Responsible for helping the execution of more than $100M in recycling revenue tied to delivering the 5 Year Plan.
  
• IBR Profit & Loss responsibility.
  
• IBR Annual Operating Plan forecasting responsibility.
  
• Clearly communicate complex business plans through multiple levels.
  
• Build cross-functional relationships across the enterprise and at all levels, including collaboration with Sr. Leaders.
  
• Utilize and manage resources efficiently to support IBR strategy activities.
  
• Exemplify Interstate's Purpose and Values.
  

Work Environment:

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods of time.
  
• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
  
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle and talk and hear.
  
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

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