AVP-Business Planning (Sumatra)

PT. Indosat Tbk; Kota Medan ᯔᯩᯑᯉ᯲; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking to fill a Business Planning role responsible for driving strategic alignment and operational planning. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, experience in forecasting, and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and substantial leadership experience, particularly in overseeing business operations and strategy development.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in business planning or strategy development.
• Minimum 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of business forecasting and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans to align business operations with company goals.
• Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics.
• Create detailed forecasting models and budgets.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Market Research

Forecasting

Project Management

KPI Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Financial software

Project management systems

Job description

Role Purpose:

Business Planning role is responsible for driving strategy and planning efforts to align business operations with the company’s mission and strategic goals. This role involves conducting research and analysis of industry trends and competitive dynamics to identify emerging market opportunities and areas of strategic interest. The individual will develop and manage complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation plans, and project planning frameworks to support informed decision-making and operational alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Alignment and Planning: Develop strategic plans to align business operations with company goals, alignment of operations with mission and strategic goals.
• Industry and Competitive Trend Analysis: Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics to identify opportunities, identification of growth opportunities and market risks.
• Forecasting and Budgeting: Create detailed forecasting models and develop accurate budgets, accurate forecasting and budget adherence.
• Resource Allocation and Project Planning: Plan and allocate resources effectively to support projects, efficient use of resources and timely project completion.
• Site Planning and Development: Lead site planning initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, optimized site plans supporting business operations.

KPI's Tracking:

• Design and calculate KPIs to measure success across projects.
• Well-defined KPIs driving measurable success.
• Business Performance Monitoring.
• Monitor performance metrics and evaluate strategy effectiveness.
• Improved business performance and operational efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Summary:

• Strategic goal alignment metrics, plan implementation timeliness: Conduct Monthly Planning & Analytic forum every month for alignment and discuss key issues with all stakeholders.
• Number of actionable market opportunities identified, risk mitigations: Project and Performances tracker.
• Forecast accuracy, budget variance percentage: Actual and Forecast Key Business Tracker includes in budget spending optimization.
• Resource utilization efficiency, project completion rate: Project and Performances tracker
• Site plan effectiveness, operational cost reduction metrics: Monthly Sitewise report
• KPI relevance, accuracy, and tracking adherence: Actual and Forecast Key Business Tracker includes in budget spending optimization.
• Improvement in business metrics, process optimization rates: Conduct Business Analytic forum every month for alignment and discuss key issues with all stakeholders

Required Skills:

• Strategic Thinking, Goal Alignment, Leadership
• Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Trend Identification
• Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Budgeting
• Project Management, Resource Optimization, Risk Management
• Site Planning, Operational Efficiency, Cost Management
• KPI Development, Data Analytics, Performance Measurement
• Monitoring, Reporting, Continuous Improvement
• Data Interpretation, Business Acumen, Insight Generation

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Operations, or a related field
• At least 8-10 years of experience in business planning, strategy development, or operational management.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role involving strategic planning and execution.
• Expertise In-depth knowledge of business forecasting, resource allocation, and KPI development.
• Strong background in project management, operational efficiency, and site planning.
• Proficiency in using business intelligence tools, financial software, and project management systems.
• Familiarity with advanced forecasting models, performance tracking systems, and reporting tools.