As Junior Corporate Planning & Strategy Manager (m/f/d) you will contribute to the success of Brenntag by supporting the development and execution of the Corporate and divisional strategies.
You will work on the evaluation and analysis of new business fields, core competencies, market potentials and trends. In close cooperation with the management, divisions, and corporate functions, you will support strategic projects and initiatives at Brenntag. Your responsibilities will also include top leadership communication and management of stakeholders.
- Evaluation and prioritization of strategies and business opportunities; incl. questioning of the status quo
- Support of corporate, portfolio and divisional strategy planning, monitoring and strategy implementation / execution
- Project management and business consulting - support, coordination, and execution of strategic, interdisciplinary, and global projects
- Conception and preparation of strategic decision documents
- Moderation and facilitation of workshops at management level
- Evaluation of strategic investments, and support of funding discussions
- Coordination, support, and optimization of the group wide strategy development process
- Market, industry, and competition intelligence
- Contributions to the development of new tools and methods for strategy development
- Master degree with chemistry focus supplemented by business sciences knowledge or MBA in economics with chemistry knowledge
- At least 4 years of professional experience at one of the leading management consultancies or within a corporate group; experience in chemical distribution will be advantageous
- Outstanding analytical & problem-solving skills, high capabilities of conceptual thinking and focused on getting things done
- Proven experience in strategy planning & execution, consultancy, project management and market & competition analysis
- Excellent communication and presentation skills at all hierarchical levels
- Know how on strategy tools & methods, evaluation of strategies and investments
- Enjoy working in an agile way in networked, diverse, and cross-regional teams
- Willing to travel internationally and to work abroad
- Fluent in English; verbal and written
- Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company
- Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better
- Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start
- A competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, awaits you
- Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme
- Benefit from free employee parking, convenient transport connections, and a corporate public transport ticket
- Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties
- Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year
- Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag
We look forward receiving your application.
Tim Hefendehl
+49 201 6496 1849