Manager (Strategy & Planning)

PERSOL APAC Japan Desk; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known company is seeking a Manager (Strategy & Planning) in Singapore to provide strategic and operational support to senior leadership. Responsibilities include cross-functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing external communications. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business, relevant commodity trading experience, and strong leadership skills. This role demands strategic thinking and effective communication abilities, ensuring the organization aligns with long-term objectives.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in commodity trading and strong understanding of trade flows.
• Demonstrated high ethical standards and awareness of compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives for Operational Excellence and Transformation.
• Coordinate and manage all GTP related matters.
• Prepare and submit related documentation to ES on time.
• Enhance organizational capabilities for future readiness.
• Support change management efforts.
• Conduct initial profit plan setting and quarterly budget updates.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business or equivalent

Job description

Our client, a well‑known company is looking for candidates for the position of Manager (Strategy & Planning).

SUMMARY

The position provides strategic and operational support to senior leadership, ensuring organizational alignment with long‑term objectives. Key responsibilities include cross‑functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of external communications, branding, and public relations. The role also supports enterprise‑wide initiatives and government liaison efforts to enhance organizational capabilities. It reports to the Chief Strategy Officer for strategy and management cycle activities, and to the Head of Operational Excellence & Transformation for all other functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support in the initiatives and projects for Operational Excellence and Transformation, in relation to strategic partnerships:
• Responsible to coordinate and manage all GTP related matters including application and annual monitoring of qualitative and qualitative requirements and providing support to functions to meet those targets.
• Prepare and submit related documentation to ES on a timely manner; annual surveys, annual target updates and other necessary documents related to Global Trader Program
• Coordinate and maintain interaction with EnterpriseSG (and other agencies as required) for organization‑wide initiatives
• Enhancement of organizational capabilities for future‑readiness and operational excellence.
• Strategic enablement of activities to unlock values, deploy solutions and support transitions.
• Support change management and organization renewal efforts
• Schedule and facilitate management meetings such as board of director’s meeting, Executive Management Committee (EXECO) and other ad‑hoc management meeting if any.
• Ensure proper records and minutes of meetings (in above) are drafted, maintained and distributed in accurate and timely manner.
• Conduct initial profit plan setting and quarterly budget update based on discussion and mutual understanding between the Commodity Divisions and management.
• Conduct and facilitate KPI setting and 1H/full year review of each commodity and corporate division.
• Provide support for corporate matters, subscriptions as and when required

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Business or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Relevant experience in commodity trading and a strong understanding of trade flows
• Demonstrated high ethical standards and a strong awareness of compliance requirements
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively, with experience in organizational development
• Strong strategic thinking and business planning capabilities.
• Balanced analytical and emotional intelligence to support sound decision‑making and relationship management
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with confidence in public speaking and stakeholder engagement

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on “Apply”. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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