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Corporate Planning Manager (Japanese Speaking)

役職名: Corporate Planning Manager (Japanese Speaking)
勤務地:
職種: 物流・サプライチェーン
給与: EUR 70,000 - 74,000 (Annual)
求人番号: PR/118031
求人情報掲載日: 2025/05/23 17:20
勤務形態: オフィス勤務

Position Title: Corporate Planning Manager

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Salary total package: Up to 74K euro/ annual
Language Requirement: Native-level Japanese (essential) and Business level of English

 

■ Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Planning Manager to lead the Corporate Planning function.

This is a strategic position that plays a key role in driving business decisions across our European entities by supporting management planning, budgeting, KPI tracking, board reporting, and organizational initiatives. You will also serve as a communication bridge between our European operations and the Japanese headquarters, managing a small team and collaborating cross-functionally across regions.

■ Key Responsibilities

【Strategy & Business Planning】

  • Develop and monitor mid-term and annual business plans

  • Support European and Japanese management in strategic planning

  • Conduct industry and competitor research and summarize insights

【Board & Executive Reporting】

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for executive and board meetings

  • Draft and review presentation materials in both Japanese and English

  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and visualize progress against strategy

【Budget & Performance Management】

  • Coordinate the annual budget across European branches and departments

  • Analyze P&L variances and propose countermeasures

  • Report on regional financial performance to HQ in Japan

【People & Organizational Planning (Strategic HR Support)】

  • Analyze organization structure and workforce planning

  • Collaborate on performance management and training initiatives

  • Lead survey analysis and propose improvement actions

【Team Management】

  • Supervise and mentor Corporate Planning team members

  • Allocate tasks, manage workload, and conduct quality reviews

  • Lead cross-functional projects and liaise with other departments

■ Requirements

Must-Have

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate planning, management control, or business strategy

  • Proven experience in cross-functional planning, reporting, and budgeting

  • Native-level Japanese language skills (spoken and written)

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for report and presentation creation

  • Strong analytical and communication skills in a multicultural environment

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience working in a Japanese corporate environment (domestic or overseas)

  • Work experience in Europe or another international setting

  • Business-level English (for internal discussions and documentation)

  • Prior team management experience

■ Ideal Candidate

  • Thinks strategically while executing with precision

  • Proactively identifies problems and drives structured solutions

  • Understands Japanese corporate culture and can also adapt to European business dynamics

  • Takes ownership of cross-functional coordination and leads through collaboration

■ Employment Conditions

  • Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Employment Type: Full-time (probation period applies)

  • Work Arrangement: Primarily office-based; hybrid working options available upon discussion

  • Visa Support: Available for qualified candidates based on experience and skills