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The Strategic Business Manager / Chief of Staff serves as a trusted advisor and operational leader to the Vice President of Supply Planning, driving strategic execution, organizational effectiveness, business transformation, and cross-functional alignment across a global supply chain planning organization.
This role is significantly broader than traditional business management and requires a highly strategic operator who can translate executive vision into measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines executive presence, business acumen, supply chain knowledge, analytical rigor, and organizational leadership to enable a best-in-class planning organization operating in a highly dynamic and supply-constrained environment.
The role acts as the connective tissue across Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Commodity Planning, Finance, Procurement, Sales Operations, IT/Digital, and Manufacturing partners to ensure alignment between operational execution, financial objectives, and long-term transformation goals.
This individual will lead strategic planning rhythms, executive communications, organizational governance, digital transformation coordination, KPI management, operating model development, and executive-level business reviews while driving accountability and operational excellence across the organization.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership
- Serve as strategic advisor and Chief of Staff to the VP of Supply Planning, helping define organizational priorities, operating models, and long-term transformation strategy.
- Drive execution of the organization’s strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment between business objectives, financial goals, operational plans, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead executive-level preparation for business reviews, QBRs, operating reviews, SIOP governance, financial reviews, and leadership communications.
- Translate complex operational and supply chain topics into concise executive-ready insights, recommendations, and decision frameworks.
- Drive organizational prioritization, escalation management, and cross-functional alignment in highly dynamic business environments.
Supply Chain & Business Operations
- Partner across Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Procurement, Finance, Sales Operations, and Manufacturing teams to improve planning effectiveness, inventory optimization, service attainment, and execution discipline.
- Support the transition from traditional demand-driven planning processes toward more supply-driven and scenario-based planning capabilities.
- Lead business cadence management including staff meetings, KPI reviews, strategic initiatives, organizational action tracking, and operational follow-through.
- Identify operational risks, process gaps, and execution barriers while driving mitigation plans and executive visibility.
Financial & Business Acumen
- Support financial alignment across inventory, E&O, cost optimization, service attainment, and operational investment strategies.
- Develop executive-level business cases, scenario modeling, financial analysis, and strategic recommendations for leadership decision-making.
- Partner with Finance and Supply Chain leadership to improve visibility into operational performance drivers and financial implications.
- Drive organizational KPI frameworks with clear accountability, performance measurement, and operational transparency.
Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership
- Improve organizational operating rhythm, communication flow, accountability, structures, and decision-making effectiveness.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives involving senior leadership stakeholders across multiple business organizations.
- Mentor teams and influence leaders across all organizational levels without direct authority.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, simplification, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:
- A highly strategic operator capable of functioning as both executive advisor and operational leader.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, complexity, and rapidly changing business priorities.
- Able to simplify highly technical or operational concepts into executive-ready business narratives.
- Strong in executive communication, influence, and stakeholder management.
- Data-driven with strong analytical, financial, and business acumen.
- Experienced leading within large-scale, matrixed global organizations.
- Capable of balancing strategic thinking with tactical execution and operational follow-through.
Education & Experience Recommended
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Analytics, or related discipline; MBA preferred.
- Typically 12+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, business management, strategy, finance, consulting, or related fields.
- Experience supporting senior executives or operating in a Chief of Staff, Strategy, or Business Operations leadership capacity strongly preferred.
- Experience within large-scale technology, manufacturing, or global supply chain environments preferred.
- Experience leading cross-functional transformation and operational improvement initiatives preferred.
Cross-Org Skills
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.
Complexity
Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.
Pay & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $116,150 to $182,400 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including:
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
Job
Supply Chain & Operations
Schedule
Full time
Shift
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel
Relocation
Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal."
Job Summary
The Strategic Business Manager / Chief of Staff serves as a trusted advisor and operational leader to the Vice President of Supply Planning, driving strategic execution, organizational effectiveness, business transformation, and cross-functional alignment across a global supply chain planning organization.
This role is significantly broader than traditional business management and requires a highly strategic operator who can translate executive vision into measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines executive presence, business acumen, supply chain knowledge, analytical rigor, and organizational leadership to enable a best-in-class planning organization operating in a highly dynamic and supply-constrained environment.
The role acts as the connective tissue across Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Commodity Planning, Finance, Procurement, Sales Operations, IT/Digital, and Manufacturing partners to ensure alignment between operational execution, financial objectives, and long-term transformation goals.
This individual will lead strategic planning rhythms, executive communications, organizational governance, digital transformation coordination, KPI management, operating model development, and executive-level business reviews while driving accountability and operational excellence across the organization.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership
- Serve as strategic advisor and Chief of Staff to the VP of Supply Planning, helping define organizational priorities, operating models, and long-term transformation strategy.
- Drive execution of the organization’s strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment between business objectives, financial goals, operational plans, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead executive-level preparation for business reviews, QBRs, operating reviews, SIOP governance, financial reviews, and leadership communications.
- Translate complex operational and supply chain topics into concise executive-ready insights, recommendations, and decision frameworks.
- Drive organizational prioritization, escalation management, and cross-functional alignment in highly dynamic business environments.
Supply Chain & Business Operations
- Partner across Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Procurement, Finance, Sales Operations, and Manufacturing teams to improve planning effectiveness, inventory optimization, service attainment, and execution discipline.
- Support the transition from traditional demand-driven planning processes toward more supply-driven and scenario-based planning capabilities.
- Lead business cadence management including staff meetings, KPI reviews, strategic initiatives, organizational action tracking, and operational follow-through.
- Identify operational risks, process gaps, and execution barriers while driving mitigation plans and executive visibility.
Financial & Business Acumen
- Support financial alignment across inventory, E&O, cost optimization, service attainment, and operational investment strategies.
- Develop executive-level business cases, scenario modeling, financial analysis, and strategic recommendations for leadership decision-making.
- Partner with Finance and Supply Chain leadership to improve visibility into operational performance drivers and financial implications.
- Drive organizational KPI frameworks with clear accountability, performance measurement, and operational transparency.
Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership
- Improve organizational operating rhythm, communication flow, accountability, structures, and decision-making effectiveness.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives involving senior leadership stakeholders across multiple business organizations.
- Mentor teams and influence leaders across all organizational levels without direct authority.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, simplification, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:
- A highly strategic operator capable of functioning as both executive advisor and operational leader.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, complexity, and rapidly changing business priorities.
- Able to simplify highly technical or operational concepts into executive-ready business narratives.
- Strong in executive communication, influence, and stakeholder management.
- Data-driven with strong analytical, financial, and business acumen.
- Experienced leading within large-scale, matrixed global organizations.
- Capable of balancing strategic thinking with tactical execution and operational follow-through.
Education & Experience Recommended
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Analytics, or related discipline; MBA preferred.
- Typically 12+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, business management, strategy, finance, consulting, or related fields.
- Experience supporting senior executives or operating in a Chief of Staff, Strategy, or Business Operations leadership capacity strongly preferred.
- Experience within large-scale technology, manufacturing, or global supply chain environments preferred.
- Experience leading cross-functional transformation and operational improvement initiatives preferred.
Cross-Org Skills
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.
Complexity
Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.
Pay & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $116,150 to $182,400 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including:
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
Job
Supply Chain & Operations
Schedule
Full time
Shift
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel
Relocation
Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal."
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Planning Manager
Frame your degree field precisely
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to business planning. A general management degree may draw an RFE, so document how your coursework maps to strategic planning, financial analysis, or operations management before applying.
Target employers with cap-exempt pathways
Nonprofits, universities, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can start any time of year. Business planning roles exist at hospitals, research institutions, and university systems that bypass the April lottery entirely.
Search LCA filings to verify sponsorship history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Planning Manager roles by employers who have certified LCAs with DOL, so you're applying to companies with a documented track record of H-1B sponsorship rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Look up the wage level for your target metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Level I and II wages apply to entry and qualified roles; Level III and IV signal senior expectations that your LCA must reflect accurately.
Use O*NET to strengthen specialty occupation documentation
The O*NET profile for Business Planning Managers lists the typical education and knowledge requirements USCIS expects to see. Reference this in your petition to anchor the specialty occupation argument in government-recognized occupational data.
Negotiate the I-129 filing timeline into your offer
Premium processing cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days for an additional fee, but standard processing can run four to six months. Ask your employer which option they plan to use before you set a start date or give notice to a current employer.
H-1B Visa Business Planning Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Planning Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, finance, economics, or strategic management. Roles where any unrelated degree is accepted or where experience substitutes freely for education are harder to defend at USCIS. The job description should explicitly state the degree requirement, not just prefer it.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Business Planning Manager positions?
Large technology companies, healthcare systems, financial services firms, and multinational manufacturers file the most H-1B LCAs for business planning roles. Smaller companies can sponsor but often lack in-house immigration counsel, which can slow the process. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate by filtering for this specific job title.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer restructures or eliminates the business planning function?
If your role is eliminated, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your grace period ends. Business planning functions are frequently reorganized during mergers, so it's worth understanding your employer's financial stability before accepting an offer.
Can I be promoted from Business Planning Analyst to Business Planning Manager on the same H-1B?
A material change in duties, title, or salary can trigger an amended H-1B petition requirement. If the promotion substantially changes your job description or moves you to a new wage level, your employer must file an amended I-129 with a new LCA certified by DOL. Routine raises within the same role typically don't require an amendment, but a change in management scope usually does.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search timeline as a Business Planning Manager candidate?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT and not selected, cap-gap extends your authorization through September 30 of that year. Planning your job search to have an offer in hand before the March registration window gives your employer the earliest possible filing opportunity and maximizes your options.