Head of Inventory & Planning (Remote)

Manager, Planning

Omnicom Media (OM), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. – Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OM connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world's leading brands in OM agencies around the globe.

As OMG continues to expand our portfolio of strategic client wins and partnerships, we are excited to be recruiting for positions that will be part of a massive consumer-centric, technology and innovative client we are onboarding!

The Manager, Strategy will help to deliver client business objectives through bespoke and insight rooted media plans. Key to this role is the ability to steward strategic & tactical plan development and implementation, including channel allocations, flighting strategies, and budget scenarios.

Be a champion for the brands you support and continually strive to find innovative solutions that build the brand

Provides oversight and training to junior team members.

Studying demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences

Presents recommendations and educational materials to the client and internal team

Integrating strategic planning philosophy into communication plan development

Helping develop planning objectives and strategies that coincide with the client's marketing direction

Gauging media performance to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies are met

Maintaining budget control and ensure execution of media plans by authorizing approved media schedules and monitoring buys/schedules

Consistently utilize Omni, in order to effectively leverage our people-based marketing platform to drive targeted audience activation, develop creative channel planning ideas, analyze digital content inventory, and contribute to the overall success of our marketing efforts.

Strong Analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with the capability to derive actionable insights from Data.

Proficiency in Media Planning and buying tools and platforms.

Strong understanding of Project Management Methodologies and process improvement techniques.

Understanding of financial operations, Budget Management, Strategic Planning, and media activation.

Minimum of 3+ years of experience in media operations, preferably in an agency or media organization.

Strong knowledge of media planning, buying, and optimization across various channels.

Relevant post-secondary education, training, or equivalent experience

Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). For this role, benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.

This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.