Corporate Planning Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Department: Corporate Planning

Reports to: Administration Director

Functional relationships:

- Corporate Planning and Strategy Department in Japan HQ

- MLCC Factories in Japan and Group companies

- Battery Factories in Japan and Group companies

- Sales Affiliates in ASEAN & India

POSITION PROFILE:
This position aims to strengthen Murata Electronics (Singapore) Pte Ltd's ability to effectively formulate and manage mid-term business policies. To work with stakeholders in the planning and management of Murata Electronics (Singapore) Pte Ltd’s portfolio strategies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Japan HQ and other group companies in Japan to align and coordinate policies and strategies for PJT.
• Initiate regular meetings with Japan HQ and other group companies to address and resolve issues within the Division.
• Act as a liaison with the Japan HQ corporate planning division to obtain timely information for integration into Murata Electronics (Singapore) Pte Ltd’s corporate themes.
• Work with company management to coordinate the planning and formulation of mid-term policies.
• Orchestrate the regional collaboration activity among ASEAN manufacturing affiliates and Japan HQ.
• Strategic information gathering and conduct analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
• To improve the process of planning and formulating company mid-term policy.
• Expand and enhance the roles and capabilities of Murata Electronics (Singapore) Pte Ltd’s Corporate Planning Department.

Ability/Competency required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Business Studies.
• More than 15 years working experience in manufacturing industry.
• Deep knowledge in corporate planning and corporate strategy role.
• Deep knowledge of management accounting.
• Business fluent Japanese and English language skills to liaise with Japan HQ, other group companies and Murata Electronics Singapore factories.
• Logical thinking, analytical skill and good business sense.
• Strong mind-set for change and improvement.
• Proactive attitude and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Networking ability with Japan HQ and other group companies.