Executive Assistant to APAC President - Strategy & Planning

sf supply chain international (singapore) pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

sf supply chain international (singapore) pte. ltd.

is seeking an Executive Assistant to the APAC President – Strategy & Planning who will provide strategic planning support, business coordination and executive assistance across the APAC region. The role involves market research, performance monitoring, cross-country collaboration, calendar and travel management, and preparation of reports and presentations to guide business priorities and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, management, or related field.
• Strong analytical and planning capabilities.
• Experience in executive support, strategic planning, or management coordination preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; capable of preparing reports and presentations.
• Excellent English communication; Mandarin proficiency essential for coordinating with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the APAC President in developing and reviewing medium- and long-term strategic plans, annual business plans and regional priorities.
• Conduct market research, industry analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities and trends.
• Coordinate with country units to translate regional strategies into actionable plans and targets.
• Monitor initiatives and performance, identify gaps and prepare recommendations for management review.
• Prepare management reports, executive briefings and presentations to support planning and decision-making.
• Manage the President's calendar, meetings, travel arrangements and executive correspondence.
• Coordinate regional management meetings and planning sessions, including agendas, materials and minutes.
• Track decisions and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
• Facilitate communication between the APAC President, country teams and regional departments.
• Handle confidential information and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Executive support

Strategic planning

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

English communication

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Business Management / Economics / Finance / Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant to the APAC President – Strategy & Planning provides strategic planning, business coordination and executive support to the APAC Regional President.

The role supports regional strategic planning, business performance monitoring and cross-country coordination, while managing executive office activities to ensure effective communication, follow-up and execution of key business priorities.

Job Description:

• Support the APAC President in developing and reviewing medium- and long-term strategic plans, annual business plans and regional business priorities.
• Conduct market research, industry analysis and external benchmarking to identify business opportunities, market trends and competitive developments.
• Coordinate with country business units to translate regional strategies into actionable business plans, key initiatives and performance targets.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and business performance, identify gaps and prepare recommendations for management review.
• Prepare management reports, executive briefings and presentations to support business planning and decision-making.
• Manage the President's calendar, meetings, travel arrangements and executive correspondence.
• Coordinate regional management meetings and strategic planning sessions, including agendas, presentation materials and meeting minutes.
• Track management decisions and action items, following up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the APAC President, country management teams and regional functional departments.
• Handle confidential business information and undertake special projects as assigned by the APAC President.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in executive support, strategic planning, business analysis or management coordination, preferably within the logistics or supply chain industry.
• Fresh graduates and candidates with relevant transferable skills are welcome to apply. Candidates should demonstrate strong learning agility, initiative, analytical capabilities and a genuine interest in developing their careers in strategic planning and executive support.
• Experience supporting senior management or C-suite executives would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, research and business planning capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare management reports and presentations.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in both spoken and written Mandarin is essential, as the role requires regular communication and coordination with Chinese-speaking stakeholders, as well as reviewing, preparing and handling business documents in Chinese.
• Strong organisational, stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and integrity in handling confidential matters.
• Proactive, resourceful and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.