Strategic Planning Analyst

Emerson

Strategic Planning Analyst at Emerson developing growth and change management strategies across business functions. Collaborating with executive leadership and various departments in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRound Rock • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and participate in Emerson Planning Process which will include major management events such as board meetings, quarterly business reviews, strategy reviews, and value creation conferences.
Develop, in conjunction with staff, long range objectives and strategic plans by identifying internal and external strategic issues that could affect growth and profitability including macroeconomic trends, competitors, and market position.
Coordinate long-term strategic planning and short-term planning process for the business unit
Create and maintain quantitative model of competitive participation in markets and geographies.
Work with regional and production teams to collect market intelligence, aggregate and analyze for trends, and present results to executive team.
Evaluate business performance of product lines and make portfolio recommendations to optimize growth and profitability for global business.
Analyze macroeconomic indicators and develop correlation models to track business performance and develop long-range economic models for global business.
Make appropriate recommendations to senior management on long and short-range plans as well as work on special projects as assigned.
Work closely with marketing, engineering, finance and other departments as necessary in the development of product line business plans.
Recruiting and developing new Strategic Planners and assist with the smooth transition of projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
4+ years relevant work experience with an understanding of the product development cycle, financial practices, planning, marketing, customer service, and/or manufacturing to drive effective business decisions
Some knowledge or experience in business administration, engineering, and/or manufacturing to be able to perform high level economic analysis, financial analysis, financial evaluation, and forecasting
Must have demonstrated ability in the rendering of objective business decisions
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Advanced presentational skills
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%, occasional international travel
Demonstrated project management experience
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Legal authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysiseconomic analysisforecastingquantitative modelingstrategic planningportfolio managementmarket intelligence analysisbusiness performance evaluationproduct development cyclemacroeconomic trend analysis

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsanalytical skillsplanning skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsdecision-makingproject managementteam collaborationleadershiprecruitment