1) Iwatani Group is a leading gas and energy company headquartered in Japan with energy businesses centered on industrial gas and machinery, materials, integrated energy, and natural industrial energy.
We are looking for an experienced Managing Director with strong management skills backed by solid technical knowledge and experience to lead and supervise our Industrial Gas business, Machinery business, and Materials business.
2) Based on the understanding of the global management policy of the Iwatani Group, provide guidance in the formulation of basic policies, strategic issues, and operational plans for the Industrial Gas, Machinery, and Material Divisions in ASEAN countries including Singapore, and in India.
3) Based on the understanding of the global management strategy of the Iwatani Group, this position will formulate and promote mid- to long-term strategies for each business unit (Industrial Gas, Machinery, and Material) to achieve their targets.
As a representative of the Singapore subsidiary, this position will be responsible for appropriate reporting to the head office in Japan, which is a listed company, and accountability to shareholders.
4) Responsible for ensuring that the business procedures set forth by Japan HQ are properly implemented in each business unit in order to achieve the Company's budget and to pursue continuous business expansion.
Report regularly to the HQ managements and to the managers of each business on important matters to be implemented and decisions to be made in the business under the jurisdiction of the HQ.
5) Lead close business discussions and negotiations with senior managements of existing clients and suppliers, including Japanese and local companies.
Promote the development of new business models not only with existing customers but also with new customers. 6) Lead the newly launched Materials business unit in Singapore and ensure the establishment of sustainable business structure, based on expertise and exceptional operational experience in the materials business.
This position will also oversee and manage day-to-day sales activities for Industrial Gas and Industrial Machinery division.
7) Oversee and manage HR and accounting based on an understanding of the system and operational policies of HQ and the rules of Singapore.
[Job Requirements]
1) At least 20 years of experience working for a global company in one of the following industries : Industrial gases, Machinery, Materials.
At least 10 years of which must have been at the Senior Manager level or above at the HQ.
Successful candidate is expected to have the industry experience within the last 5 years.
2) In-depth materials knowledge and more than 15 years of sales experience of mineral sands, resins, metals, and electronic materials
3) At least 5 years of experience working at the Management level in a subsidiary or in a division of a listed company and reporting directly to management and stakeholders at the HQ.
4) At least 5 years of experience in negotiating with key sourcing partners in Japan in the materials business area.
5) Business level English and JPLT N1 or equivalent level of Japanese language skills in order to make high level proposals, negotiations and presentations to Senior Managements of both local and Japanese clients of the company.
6) Working knowledge of Japanese accounting standards is also required to ensure timely and accurate reporting of Singapore business to the Japanese headquarters, which is a listed company.