Business and Planning Manager

Job title: Business and Planning Manager

Company: Alert


Job description: Our client is a multi-industry corporation specializing in high-end equipment manufacturing, oil and gas engineering, and technical services with a global workforce of about 7,000 employees, the company is opening a new manufacturing facility in Iraq to expand its production of oil and gas equipment, which is currently mainly produced in China and the United States.What we offer
You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a dynamic and growing company. Our client offers a direct employment contract, competitive salary package, and other benefits as per Iraq Labor Law.Who you are
You possess a diverse set of skills and expertise that allow you to oversee and guide the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the business.
Skills & Competencies:

• Skilled in operational and financial analysis, with experience preparing reports.
• Preferably fluent in Mandarin/Cantonese with excellent English; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills, managing cross-functional teams and priorities.
• Able to identify issues, propose solutions, and resolve challenges.
• Capable of handling dynamic workloads and adjusting plans as needed.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Economics, Petroleum Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in business planning, budget management, and operational coordination, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Proven ability to develop mid- and long-term business plans, annual budgets, and performance evaluation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of production operations, trade coordination, and oil offtake processes.
• Experience in liaising with government entities, trade organizations (e.g., SOMO), and corporate headquarters.

Description
In this role, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of business strategy, planning, and operational execution to ensure the organization meets its goals and stays on track for long-term success.
Role & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and review mid- to long-term business plans, including five-year plans and three-year rolling plans, based on the company’s overall development strategy.
• Annual Work Plan and Budget: Organize and prepare the annual work plan and budget (WP&B), oversee approvals with headquarters and local authorities, monitor execution, and adjust plans as needed to achieve targets.
• Goal Setting and Evaluation: Communicate with headquarters to establish annual production and operational goals, delegate targets to departments, and conduct regular performance evaluations and budget control reviews.
• External Communication: Manage interactions with JMC, SOMO, and key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, relationship maintenance, and access to essential operational information.
• Monthly Coordination Meetings: Organize monthly production and operations planning meetings, oversee material preparation, facilitate discussions, and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.
• Quarterly Business Analysis: Prepare and lead quarterly reviews of business performance, including production and operational dynamics analysis, for headquarters.
• Key Issues Supervision: Track and oversee implementation of key resolutions from JMC meetings, monthly coordination meetings, and other critical tasks assigned by leadership.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare comprehensive weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as well as mid-year and annual summaries and performance reviews.
• Oil Offtake Management: Liaise with SOMO and related entities to secure timely and sufficient oil offtake approvals, coordinate monthly oil trading activities, and ensure accurate invoicing, settlement, and reporting.

Expected salary:

Location: Dubai

Job date: Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:51:57 GMT

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