Job Description
An exciting opportunity is available for Pr Advisor, Petchem and T&I Strategy Reports to, GM, Strategy located in Riyadh.
Job purpose:
Act as the guardian of strategy development and implementation for Petrochemicals SBU and T&I. Translate strategies into a set of strategic initiatives and actions. Responsible for running strategic planning process, including long-term planning, strategic initiatives definition and strategy reviews.
Role responsibilities:
Manage and coordinate all aspects to define Tasnee’s Petrochemical SBU and T&I strategy. Drive the implementation to achieve the approved strategic objectives. Responsibilities include:
- Stay up to date with developments and innovation in the Petrochemical industry, especially areas where Tasnee is doing business.
- Conduct assessment of macroeconomic and industry trends, analyze competitive landscape and new areas of growth.
- Develop scenario analyses, macroeconomic and industry forecasts, and carry out SWOT analysis, serving as an input and foundation of Petrochemical and T&I strategy.
- Lead the design and implementation of performance excellence programs.
- Develop and regularly update Tasnee’s petrochemicals and T&I strategies, including:
- Manufacturing Strategy
- Monitor the performance of Petrochemical operating units.
- Liaise with Operations team to carry out benchmarking studies with similar plants, identifying areas of improvement.
- Liaise with relevant teams to identify risks related to sustainability of operations and the mitigation steps.
- Develop and periodically update Manufacturing strategy, aiming at maximizing value creation from existing assets, while achieving long term sustainability.
- Commercial and Business Strategy
- Monitor the performance of Commercial and Business BU, including inventory management, grade split, geographical split, and sales performance etc.
- Develop and periodically update Commercial and Business strategy, differentiating Tansee from its competition.
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- Growth Strategy
- Keep abreast of petrochemicals industry developments across the globe. Identify the potential geographies where Tasnee should prioritize its greenfield investments.
- Develop greenfield growth strategy addressing e.g., which countries to focus on, which products to focus on and partnership models to prioritize.
- Liaise with Petrochemical SBU and T&I to identify debottlenecking and cost reduction opportunities. Develop brownfield growth strategy / debottlenecking strategy accordingly.
- T&I Strategy
- In line with Tasnee’s Corporate Strategy, develop and periodically update T&I strategy.
- Advise on the key elements of the T&I operating model to be able to manage the portfolio of T&I projects in line with T&I strategy.
- Prepare and make written and verbal communications for internal and external audiences in respect of Petrochemical and T&I strategy.
Qualification and Requirements:
- Masters/Graduate degree in general management, economics, engineering or other related field.
- Expertise and knowledge of Petrochemical industry.
- Professional certification (e.g. CFA) is a plus.
- 10+ years’ experience in Strategy, Business Development, Finance, or Investment Management.
- Problem solving – proven ability to translate creative ideas into practical reality.
- Strategic thinking – ability to evaluate complex strategic and policy issues with clear analysis and judgement.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, and experience in Microsoft Excel modelling