Business Strategic Planner

The Network Planner is accountable for delivering the network plan i.e. Service Station network expansion, high-grading, optimization, and divesting of assets within the assigned area in order to achieve a resilience future-proof network that yields attractive and sustainable. This is achieved mainly by developing integrated master plan (IMP) in alignment with Mobility strategy, prioritizing projects in multi-year plan (MYP), preparing Investment or Divestment proposals applying financial and investment philosophy, and capturing learning from post-investment review (PIR) for his/her respective area. This position will provide a great development opportunity in understanding of Mobility business commerciality and how to grow & expand the Mobility business profitably with capital efficiency lens. Your core responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Accountable for the Network plan delivery in the assigned area together with Real Estate and Engineering.

• Develop and implement Network Resilience analysis and network master plan to meet the Mobility aspiration and to ensure the achievement of a resilience future-proof network that yields attractive and sustainable for short-term and long-term.

• Contribute to the future strategy and direction of Network Planning.

• Support the Network Delivery Manager to develop the yearly Network Operating Plan and Capex plan.

• Develop and implement Investment Proposal (IP) and Divestment Proposal (DP) process with agreed economics and exercise financial authorities aligned with Network Imperatives tools and processes, e.g. Volume Forecasting Tool, Downstream Valuation Model(DOVAMO), Manual of Authorities (MOA), etc.

• Act as the integrator to ensure relevant inputs are obtained from cross-functional team to enable robust investment proposal development, e.g. Marketing, Real-Estate, NFR, Sales and Operations, HSSE, Engineering, Finance, etc.

• Assure data transparency for reporting in ClearTrack (project management tool) to enable global visibility.

• Analyse, process & interpret large amounts of data within tight deadlines; able to set & work with (conflicting) priorities

• Work together with Global Network Development team in implementing global initiatives in the market effectively.

• Proactively connect with functional experts and cross functional teams (Global and Local) to maximise effectiveness and efficiency of delivery.

• Analyse data of existing network in order to propose asset optimisation actions.

• Monitor and aligned with Engineering and Real Estate on capex spend versus plan every month and incorporate actions to deliver the phased planning

• Complete Post-Investment Review (PIR) analysis and ensure learnings are taken into consideration for future projects and actions are fully implemented and tracked.

• Participate in the development of innovation initiatives and alternative approaches to acquisitions

• Contribute ideas and lead actions to reduce Opex items e.g. Rent reduction, Environmental Services costs, HSSE, etc.

Job Requirement

• You must have at least a Master’s degree in Business/Engineering and minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.

• Strong delivery records with the openness to learn new things, and being a quick learner.

• Strong analytical skill, structured-approach and strategic-thinking will ensure the success of the candidate in this role.

• Experience in Mobility is an advantage

• Fluent in both Thai and English Communication skills including writing, speaking, and reading