Lead Strategic Planning

Strategy Development

• Facilitate and guide the development of functional strategies as part of the strategic planning process; monitor and ensure implementation of strategies
• Engage and challenge functions on their strategic plans, ensuring robustness of the strategies and alignment across functions and with corporate strategy
• Guide functions in the selection of necessary tools and templates for the development of their strategies, and provide training as required on the use of the tools and templates
• Maintain consistent documentation of the strategic plans for the various functions
• Manage projects related to the evaluation of strategic partners and execution of partnership arrangement/acquisition, including directly and indirectly managing consultants and project managers engaged in such strategic studies or strategic projects

Strategic Business Insights

• Proactively provide analyses and business insights on the industry, market environment and competition, and recommendations to support decision making by senior management
• Engage with stakeholders to consolidate analyses, identify threats and opportunities and generate options and recommendations for the business

Strategic initiatives and projects

• Lead and execute initiatives and projects of strategic nature in close collaboration with stakeholders across various functions
• Provide direct support to functions in the execution of initiatives and projects of strategic nature, including developing the necessary tools and models to facilitate analysis and decision making

About You:

• University degree, preferably with post-graduate qualifications (MBA preferred)
• At least 10 years work experience in the petrochemical/chemical/plastics or related industry, with at least 7 years of relevant experience in a strategic planning or strategy development function
• Strong knowledge of strategic planning tools and methodologies
• Thorough understanding of the petrochemical and polymer products
• Track record of leadership and orchestration skills to align regions and functions towards common business goals and objectives
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking skills and financial literacy
• Able to work under pressure and deliver on tight timelines
• Experienced project manager
• Demonstrates excellent communication, presentation and consulting skills