Director, Omnichannel Planning & Activation

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$195K/yr – $225K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own the omnichannel Planning and Activation agenda, setting annual goals, guiding growth strategies, and leading budget, talent, and cross-functional execution.

  • Define and execute annual omnichannel plans aligned with brand and customer goals
  • Lead multi-brand, multi-channel activation and investment governance
  • Develop leaders and build high-performing teams across Planning and Activation

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Planning and Activation pillars of the Omnichannel organization, establishing annual objectives, priorities, operating rhythms, and performance expectations.
  • Develop and oversee omnichannel growth strategies aligned with enterprise, brand, category, and customer goals.
  • Establish annual omnichannel planning frameworks and investment strategies that balance short-term business objectives with long-term capability development.
  • Lead talent development, succession planning, coaching, and performance management across Planning and Activation teams.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Lead development of annual omnichannel business plans across brands, categories, customers, and channels.
  • Ensure omnichannel strategies are integrated into Joint Business Planning processes and customer growth plans.
  • Partner with Brand Marketing to translate brand strategies into customer-specific and channel-specific activation plans.
  • Drive marketplace and emerging commerce channel strategies, including Instacart, DoorDash, Amazon, and future growth platforms.
  • Oversee national activation programs, shopper marketing initiatives, and retailer-specific omnichannel strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field required, MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in omnichannel marketing, shopper marketing, ecommerce, retail media, brand/category marketing, sales, or related commercial roles.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional organizations.
  • 5+ years of working with a media agency.
  • Experience managing multi-million-dollar marketing or trade investment budgets.
  • Strong understanding of omnichannel marketing, retail media, shopper marketing, ecommerce, and digital commerce.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing complex budgets and investment strategies.
  • Proven ability to lead strategic planning and large-scale organizational initiatives.
  • Experience influencing senior executives, customer leadership teams, and external partners.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
  • Support insurance costs significantly.
  • Contribute generously to retirement plans.
  • Paid Time Off from day one.
  • Education Reimbursement.
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Lactalis USA

Lactalis USA is a growing leader in the U.S. dairy market, ranked among the top 10 U.S. dairy companies by revenue and in the top 50 U.S. food manufacturers. Our broad portfolio of beloved brands — including Stonyfield Organic, siggi’s, Galbani, Président, and Kraft Natural Cheese — offers a diverse array of high-quality dairy products. We combine our global expertise with a commitment to local production and authentic culinary traditions, bringing affordable, nutritious, and exceptional products to consumers across the nation.

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137 employees (17 in marketing)

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$195K/yr – $225K/yr

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Director, Omnichannel Planning & Activation

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