Job Title: Strategic Planning Manager About our company: The Raymond Corporation is a member of the Toyota Industries family of companies. We empower you to do great work in a company with over 100 years of success, innovation and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you’re innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us. About the position: The Strategic Planning Manager is an integral part of the Strategic Partnerships organization. This individual will build strategic plans and alliances, employ data and analysis toward current business operations and forward-looking initiatives, and foster continuous improvement through organizational growth including mergers and acquisitions (M&A). You will: * Provide input on critical planning decisions, such as mergers and acquisitions. * Develop/Negotiate critical parameters and key contract terms for sales partnerships and alliances. * Lead business analyses for M&A activities. * Work with the leadership team to identify the company’s short and long-term goals. * Evaluate the company’s processes and procedures toward continuous improvement. * Analyze trends in the market and industry and research of the competitive landscape for Raymond products and solutions. * Develop strategic plans to achieve business objectives, advise executives on strategic changes, facilitate activities to implement changes. * Establish methods of collecting and tracking key performance indicator (KPI) data to evaluate performance toward goals. * Communicate expertly at all levels of the organization. * Leverage and navigate ambiguity to create actionable items. * Coordinate the work of others to execute enterprise-level objectives. About the schedule: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule following the onboarding training period. About you: * A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field * 8 or more years of related experience in M&A and high-level negotiations * Travel is required up to 50% It would be great if you had: * A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctorate (JD) * Experience in a start-up environment * Experience working in a manufacturing or technical environment About the total compensation package: Salary - $107,500 - $146,250 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience. Benefits - We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including: * Vacation available on day 1 * 10 paid holidays * Medical and Rx Plan options * Dental and Vision Plan options * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care * Life Insurance and AD&D * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance * ID Theft Protection * Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match * Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability * Long-Term Care Insurance * Vacation, Sick, & Volunteer Time * Tuition Aid Program