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The role is accountable for analyzing, designing, planning, and executing business strategies aligned with long-term planning (LTP) and budget targets. The primary objective is to ensure the accomplishment of organizational goals within specified timelines, with a focus on strategic growth, profitability, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have the following key responsibilities and accountabilities: Market Environment Scanning: - Analyze various trends in the automotive sector, including technological, legal, ecological, sociological, political, and economic aspects. - Conduct competitive benchmarking and financial trend analysis. - Provide financial benchmarking data for investor relations. Strategy Planning & Performance Monitoring: - Analyze LTP and budget data for each business, offering key insights to drive decisions. - Lead quarterly strategy reviews, involving analysis, consolidation, and communication. - Monitor and ensure the successful execution of corporate projects/initiatives, meeting timelines and targets. - Collaborate with the CEO on scenario planning to develop actionable strategies, incorporating historical trends. - Track business risks and oversee the implementation of risk mitigation plans. - Supervise digital transformation activities across the organization. Profitability Monitoring: - Focus on maintaining visibility of Profit Before Tax (PBT) and Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) in alignment with group objectives. - Prepare Management Information Systems (MIS) analysis for the CEO, including detailed plans to address gaps and meet targets. - Support the domain and corporate strategy team in formulating plans for both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Awards: - Coordinate with DMEOs to implement manufacturing excellence initiatives such as PMA, Industry 4.0, and IT-related projects. - Conduct Gemba visits to monitor LTP strategy progress and provide improvement recommendations. - Ensure each business secures at least two customer quality awards annually. Competency Creation & People Development: - Collaborate with the CEO and HR team in recruitment activities, competency mapping, and people development initiatives. - Engage in mentoring sessions with the CEO focusing on emerging strategic trends, new technologies, and cultural adoption. - Contribute to creating a leadership pipeline of 50 individuals, maintaining external hiring under 5%. Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements: Education Qualifications: - BE/B Tech + MBA (Operations/Marketing/Finance) from a Tier-1 institute. Experience Requirements: - Minimum 10+ years of experience in business planning, strategy, and growth, with exposure to finance and manufacturing in large organizations, preferably in Auto components/Auto sectors. - Candidates from other manufacturing sectors like FMCG or Metals will be considered on an exceptional basis. Functional Competencies: - Profound understanding of strategic planning and manufacturing excellence. - Technologically adept with attention to detail. Behavioral Competencies: - Strong people management and interpersonal skills. - Excellent collaboration and teamwork. - Effective problem-solving abilities, positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. - Expertise in conflict management and navigating complex organizational dynamics.,
