Strategic Planner Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Strategic Planner includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Understand and shape the company’s strategy and missio
  • Assess the company's goals.
  • Identify areas where improvements can be made in the company.
  • Conduct market research.
  • Develop plans to materialize strategy and analyze business proposals
  • Research competition to identify threats and opportunities
  • Assess the company’s operational and strategic performance
  • Align processes, resources-planning and department goals with overall strategy
  • Provide support and insight into significant organizational changes (e.g. shift in strategic focus, mergers and acquisitions)
  • Educate senior executives in making effective decisions
  • Construct forecasts and analytical models
  • Monitor and analyze industry trends and market changes

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Strategic Planner duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Strategic Planner roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.