CORPORATE PLANNING MANAGER

Job Description

1. Strategic Planning

• Develop and manage the company’s long-term strategic plans.

• Analyze market trends, industry developments, and internal performance to inform strategy.

2. Business Forecasting & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial forecasts.

• Collaborate with finance and business units to align financial plans with strategic goals.

• Monitor budget performance and recommend adjustments as needed.

3. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Establish performance metrics to track progress against strategic objectives.

• Prepare regular reports and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.

• Identify gaps and propose corrective actions.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with departments such as Finance, HR, Operations, and Marketing to ensure strategic alignment.

• Support project prioritization and resource allocation across the organization.

5. Risk Management

• Identify strategic risks and develop mitigation plans.

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.

6. Executive Support

• Provide insights and recommendations to the senior management team.

• Prepare presentations and materials for board meetings and respective stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Economics / Finance / Business Administration / Management or related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of related work experience in edible oils and fats manufacturing industry and possess over 5 years of experience in a corporate planning role within a Japanese business unit.
• Strong command of English and Japanese, with proficiency in both spoken and written Japanese (JLPT N1 level). Experienced in communicating with Japan HQ and handling business-level translations between Japanese and English.
• Familiar with Japanese corporate culture.
• Experienced in analyzing accounting items and managing large datasets using SAP, Excel (including Pivot Tables), and other tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally is needed.
• High adaptability, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Understanding of global oils & fats market trends and regulatory landscape will be an added advantage.