Pr Advisor II, Petchem and T&I Strategy Job

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:

1. Stay up to date with developments and innovation in the Petrochemical industry, especially areas where Tasnee is doing business.
2. Conduct assessment of macroeconomic and industry trends, analyze competitive landscape and new areas of growth.
3. Develop scenario analyses, macroeconomic and industry forecasts, and carry out SWOT analysis, serving as an input and foundation of Petrochemical and T&I strategy.
4. Lead the design and implementation of performance excellence programs.
5. Develop and regularly update Tasnee’s petrochemicals and T&I strategies, including:
   1. Manufacturing Strategy
      1. Monitor the performance of Petrochemical operating units.
      2. Liaise with Operations team to carry out benchmarking studies with similar plants, identifying areas of improvement.
      3. Liaise with relevant teams to identify risks related to sustainability of operations and the mitigation steps.
      4. Develop and periodically update Manufacturing strategy, aiming at maximizing value creation from existing assets, while achieving long term sustainability.
   2. Commercial and Business Strategy
      1. Monitor the performance of Commercial and Business BU, including inventory management, grade split, geographical split, and sales performance etc.
      2. Develop and periodically update Commercial and Business strategy, differentiating Tansee from its competition.

5. 3. Growth Strategy
      1. Keep abreast of petrochemicals industry developments across the globe. Identify the potential geographies where Tasnee should prioritize its greenfield investments.
      2. Develop greenfield growth strategy addressing e.g., which countries to focus on, which products to focus on and partnership models to prioritize.
      3. Liaise with Petrochemical SBU and T&I to identify debottlenecking and cost reduction opportunities. Develop brownfield growth strategy / debottlenecking strategy accordingly.
   4. T&I Strategy
      1. In line with Tasnee’s Corporate Strategy, develop and periodically update T&I strategy.
      2. 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.
6. 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