Senior Strategy & Planning Officer
Maleda Foam and Plastic ManufacturingAbout This Role
This is a corporate strategy execution role embedded in a large Ethiopian manufacturer, not a consulting or advisory position. Maleda operates in foam and plastic production, a competitive and capital-intensive segment where margin pressure and supply chain costs demand disciplined planning. The officer sits between senior leadership's strategic vision and the operational reality on the factory floor, translating plans into tracked initiatives and surfacing where execution breaks down.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The 3-5 year window signals they want someone who has already survived at least one full strategy cycle — enough to know that plans rarely unfold as designed. The ERP emphasis is telling: this company is likely mid-transition from manual or fragmented systems, so they need a person comfortable with both spreadsheet analysis and system-driven reporting. They are looking for someone who can hold cross-functional teams accountable without formal authority, which is a diplomatic skill as much as an analytical one. The reporting line to a Strategy & Planning Manager suggests this is a succession-track role for someone who can eventually lead the function.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete examples of initiatives you tracked from planning through completion — not strategy documents you helped write. Maleda will likely prioritize evidence that you have worked inside a manufacturing or industrial environment where operational data is messy and timelines shift. If you have ERP implementation exposure, make that prominent; it is probably the single most differentiating line on your CV for this role. Avoid abstract strategy language in your application and instead quantify outcomes: what gap you identified, what you recommended, and what changed as a result.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for someone with manufacturing or FMCG strategy experience who wants operational depth over consulting exposure. Competition will be moderate — the pool of candidates with both strategy and ERP credentials in Addis is limited, but so are the number of roles like this.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Maleda Foam and Plastic Manufacturing is looking for qualified and motivated professionals to join our team for the following position:
- Senior Strategy & Planning Officer
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- Salary: Negotiable
- Benefits: Different benefits will be provided based on company policy.
Position Summary
The Senior Strategy & Planning Officer supports the implementation of Maleda’s Corporate Strategic Plan through ERP implementation, strategic initiative management, business transformation, performance analysis and cross-functional coordination. The position follows up strategic initiatives, monitors implementation progress, identifies performance gaps, and prepares analytical reports and decision-support materials for management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the Corporate Strategic Plan and ERP rollout.
- Manage and follow up strategic initiatives and business transformation activities.
- Monitor implementation progress and identify performance gaps.
- Coordinate with departments and functions across the organization.
- Prepare analytical reports and decision-support materials for management.
Minimum Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Strategic Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Added Advantage
Experience in strategic planning, ERP implementation, business transformation, BSC/KPI, project management or business analysis.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit the following documents in PDF format:
- Application/cover letter
- Updated CV/Resume
- Copies of educational credentials and supporting documents
Applications should clearly indicate the position being applied for ("Senior Strategy & Planning Officer ") and be sent to: hr@maledafoam.com
⏰ Application Deadline: Within five (7) working days from the date of this announcement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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