Strategic Planning Analyst

We at Leggett & Platt Inc. are searching for a Strategic Planning Analyst within our strategy team to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883 Thats right! In fact we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring filed way back in 1885. Since then we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Strategic Planning Analyst you will have the opportunity to provide market research and insights to key stakeholders across the business and overseeing the development of the segments strategic priorities and long-term plans. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by supporting a wide range of market analysis business intelligence and strategy development activities. The team you will be working with is collaborative and close knit and values challenging work and diversity of thought.

So what will you be doing as a Strategic Planning Analyst

• Facilitate thought-provoking strategic conversations and assist and potentially lead Bedding focused business intelligence and strategic projects.
• Participate in strategy sessions with each Bedding business to establish strategic priorities and set key performance targets.
• Incorporate strategic initiatives into long-term forecasts and develop long-term scenarios and action plans.
• Act as a key information partner primarily to Bedding Leadership but also Executive Leadership and Investor Relations synthesizing data into actionable insights and recommendations to drive value for the business.
• Help determine what key internal data and external market insights are most impactful to drive business decisions. Establish a routine cadence for efficient collection analysis and distribution.

To be successful in this role youll need:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting Marketing or related field.
• 3 years of experience in a business to business strategy business intelligence financial analyst or similar role with a preference for experience in business strategy business intelligence business analytics financial analysis corporate development investment banking consulting private equity or a related field; experience in bedding or a related market is beneficial
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A self-starter with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze multiple inputs and creatively problem solve when data is either incomplete or ambiguous
• Strong quantitative skills including experience with data manipulation synthesis and visualization tools and techniques with proven ability to draw key insights from disparate data sources
• Visionary mindset with the ability to see the big picture and drive long-term goals

Things we consider a plus:

• Advanced degree preferred

What to Do Next

Now that youve had a chance to learn more about us what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply be sure to create a profile and sign up for job alerts so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other learning and development and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity delivering the results the right way taking pride in our work and speaking the truth good or bad.
• Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy collaborate as a team embrace challenges and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference challenge the status quo and biases to make things better foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

Were actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations veteran status and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications wed love the opportunity to consider you.

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