Vice President of Strategic Planning

Company Description Mintra is a leading Egypt-based brand specializing in office supplies, household products, and sports items, with more than 30 years of market leadership in office supplies and a growing presence in over 30 countries. The company operates four factories with fully integrated production across a 370,000 SQM area and offers more than 1,000 product lines. Mintra integrates social and environmental responsibility into its operations, including being the first company in Egypt to produce BPA-free plastic approved by the FDA. Gender equality and women’s empowerment are central to Mintra’s sustainability vision, with a focus on improving women’s access to economic, social, and legal rights through income-generating opportunities. Mintra also demonstrates environmental stewardship through its eco-friendly product range made from natural sugarcane residues, helping to protect forests and reduce environmental impact.
Role Description The Vice President of Strategic Planning is a full-time remote role responsible for leading Mintra’s long-term strategic direction across its office, home, and sports product lines. This role will oversee the development and implementation of corporate and business unit strategies, including market positioning, portfolio expansion, and geographic growth. The VP of Strategic Planning will collaborate with senior leadership to assess market trends, evaluate competitive dynamics, and translate insights into actionable plans and measurable objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding strategic initiatives, leading cross-functional planning cycles, managing financial and strategic modeling, and monitoring performance against key strategic indicators. The role will also support major investment decisions, evaluate new business opportunities, and ensure alignment with Mintra’s sustainability, social impact, and growth goals.
Qualifications

• Strong Strategic Planning and Business Planning skills, with experience designing and executing multi-year corporate and business unit strategies.
• Advanced Analytical Skills and Market Research capabilities, including data-driven decision-making, competitive analysis, and market opportunity assessment.
• Solid Finance knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and evaluating return on strategic investments.
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles, preferably in consumer goods, manufacturing, or related industries, with a track record of driving growth and transformation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
• Strong project management abilities, including leading complex, cross-border initiatives and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusive, gender-neutral leadership practices.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Comfort working in a remote, globally oriented environment, with proficiency in digital collaboration tools and virtual team leadership