Strategic Planning and Business Development Director

Our client, a leading company in cement sector, is looking for a Strategic Planning and Business Development Director.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update and report the long-term strategic plan of the group companies to top management on a semi-annual basis.
• Coordinate strategic planning processes with all departments; monitor KPIs and manage required action plans.
• Analyze new investment, business development, partnership, merger & acquisition and growth opportunities; prepare feasibility studies and valuation models.
• Conduct market research, scenario analyses and risk assessments for alternative energy/fuel resources.
• Analyze production, process, quality, maintenance, logistics and sales operations at a macro level and design efficiency-focused improvement projects.
• Support investment decisions through product/volume/price/market analyses.
• Carry out research and project development studies for domestic or international integrated plants, processing facilities or new operations.
• Lead digital transformation, change management and sustainability-oriented transformation initiatives.
• Present strategic reports, scenario analyses, financial models and competitive insights to senior management.
• Report strategy, investment and performance data in a clear, analytical and decision-enabling format to support the CEO’s decision-making process.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree from relevant engineering departments; preferably a Master’s degree.
• Minimum 15 years of total experience, including at least 10 years in strategy, business development, investment, feasibility, M&A or process improvement.
• Strong field experience in production, process, quality, maintenance, sales, warehouse and logistics operations.
• Experience in financial modeling, feasibility studies, company valuation and due diligence processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen or operational excellence methodologies.
• Proficiency in SAP modules.
• Advanced command of inventory management, QDMS and MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills.
• Advanced reporting, presentation, communication and leadership competencies.
• Experience in managing change management and digital transformation projects.
• Good command of English.