Our client is a world class consumer goods company headquartered in Europe and produces hygiene, health,and nutrition products. The company operates in over 50 countries and has been leading the way in Japan for 48 years.
This role will be responsible for total operations in Japan including the operations a manufacturing facility.
Description
Formulate current and long-range plans, objectives, policies and procedures to translate overall business strategy, shareholder interests and profitability targets into financial and operational reality.
Organize and drive country business management and operations in line with set plans and objectives.
Control and monitor key country business functions including sales, marketing and operations, and country accounting, purchasing, personnel, and/ or financial functions.
Drive country P&L (EBITA etc.), cost and revenue management
Controls consolidated budget for the country, approve and recommend course corrections for variances to budgets
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management or a related field (preferably a master's degree). Postgraduate degree in sales, finance or similar is also acceptable.
A good knowledge base of Japan.
Experience running an operation with manufacturing facilities in a foreign country.
Exceptional people-management skills.
Sensitivity to different cultural norms.