Corporate planning manager

Job Description & Requirements

• Strategize, implement, and oversee processes for increased productivity and growth
• Design daily operational programs that achieve organizational objectives
• Manage employee activities, providing suitable resources
• Establish and grow relationships with relevant partners
• Establish cost parameters and manage overall P&L for company
• Maintain plan for forecasting, targeting, and attaining sales
• Evaluate and manage risks associated with LNG trading transactions

• Supervise employee productivity and provide internal processes for improved efficiency while adhering to legal guidelines
• Develop long-term strategic initiatives
• Create and maintain rolling quarterly and annual plan for forecasting, targeting and attaining sales
• Develop and maintain internal regulations and other company rules, policies and processes
• Develop, implement and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
• Participate in development of market and competitor analyses and trading strategy
• Support customer-facing operations, including sales, marketing and public relations
• Coordinate and communicate with the Parent Company (The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.) and Japanese counterparts on a regular basis to keep the corporate strategy aligned with the Parent Company’s policy and strategy
• Support Finance & Accounting team to consolidate financing report
• Assess, monitor, and manage risks related to LNG trading transactions, including market, credit, and operational exposures

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business, management or related field
• At least 5 years experience in LNG, Oil or Coal business with specific knowledge and exposure in the LNG, Oil or Coal trading cycle and value chain.
• At least 3 years experience in a business management or similar role
• Experience in developing business strategy
• Strong ability in financial and budgetary processes. CPA (JP, SG, US, UK) holder has a strong advantage
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry trends
• Understanding of the electricity market in Japan and LNG inventory operation by Japanese utility companies
• Be respectful to colleagues, internal and external stakeholders and be inclusive in a multi-cultural work environment