Assistant Manager Business Planning & Strategy

Job Purpose:

• Support the development and implementation of CMPak’s corporate strategy and annual business planning process to ensure alignment across all business units and functions
• Conduct detailed analysis of market trends, competitor strategies, and industry developments to generate insights that inform strategic priorities and business plans
• Identify and evaluate emerging business opportunities by assessing internal capabilities and external factors, including economic, political, technological, and regulatory environments
• Coordinate the formulation, monitoring, and reporting of business plans, ensuring that targets, KPIs, and initiatives are effectively tracked and aligned with corporate objectives
• Develop customized business and technical performance reports to support management reviews, strategic decision-making, and continuous performance improvement

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the formulation and execution of the company’s short- and long-term strategic goals and annual business plans
• Support the development, coordination, and monitoring of business planning cycles to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and performance targets
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of market conditions (international & local), industry trends, and customer needs to identify new strategic and business opportunities
• Analyze internal data and market trends to assess company and business unit performance, providing actionable recommendations to enhance both strategic and operational outcomes
• Prepare business cases, financial models, and planning scenarios to support strategic and business planning decisions
• Develop detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate strategic insights, business plan progress, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders
• Provide regular updates to leadership on strategic and business planning initiatives, including progress, challenges, and results
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure effective integration and execution of strategic and business plans across the organization
• Foster an innovative mindset within the team and organization by identifying opportunities for improvement and introducing new approaches to planning and problem-solving
• Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing strategic execution, business planning effectiveness, and overall organizational performance

Eligibility Criteria (Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills):

Education:

• Must have bachelor's degree from a reputable university

Work Experience:

• Must have 5 years of relevant experience

Skills – Generic:

• Positive, collaborative, and adaptable attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Effective team player who fosters cooperation and builds productive working relationships across departments
• Consistently delivers high-quality work within strict timelines, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong industry awareness and ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly, confidently, and persuasively to diverse audiences

Skills – Job Specific:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated experience in data-driven decision-making and business performance analysis
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex strategic and financial concepts clearly to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities, with a structured approach to identifying challenges and developing actionable solutions
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with business intelligence, data visualization, and planning tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)