Job Purpose:
He / She will oversee the following two divisions as General Manager.
1. General Manager, Corporate Branding & Strategy
- He/ She is to establish and drive our company branding (MOL) in the region, together with the management and by communicating with various internal and external stakeholders.
- He/she is to manage necessary tasks as a core member of strategic project to enhance / reshape our regional strategy and organization.
- He/she is to oversee the corporate communications function with Corporate Communication division in Tokyo Headquarters.
** There are more than 10 group companies in Singapore and MOL (Asia Oceania) Pte.Ltd. (MOLAO) plays key role as regional hub functions. In addition, the team covers group companies in Southeast Asia & Oceania.
2. General Manager, General Affairs & Admin
- He/she will lead a team of professionals to complete a range of General Affairs/Admin duties.
- Overseeing daily support operations of MOL group companies and achieve employees’ satisfaction in MOL group companies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. General Manager, Corporate Branding & Strategy
- Forming regional strategies and organization in Southeast Asia and Oceania region, especially in Singapore, working with senior management and internal/external parties including but not limited to consultant, lawyer, accounting / tax firm etc.
- Designing and implementing efficient and effective organization to proceed the regional business development.
- Lead/chair group companies’ management committee, located in Singapore.
- Develop and manage branding and PR plans.
- Establish and manage internal web portal and/or platform to energize group communication and synergy.
- Establish and manage external websites and social media to maximize our brand value and our business opportunity.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance its visibility ,bland value and reputation.
- Support crisis communications to protect our group reputation.
2. General Manager, General Affairs & Admin (Covering group companies in Singapore)
- This division is responsible for general running of the office and shared office area (i.e. reception, meeting room, lounge & common area etc.) by group companies.
- Be responsible for office safety, facilities and asset management.
- Organize activities or programs, group company events(i.e. year-end party, functions, training session, and receptions).
- Represent as tenant of the office, and manage tenancy agreement and sub lease with group companies.
- Supervise Vendor management, including but not limited to Office cleaner, reception, pantry vendors, car lease, airline, insurance etc.
- Execute/manage of intra-group companies’ contract management.
Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned as and when necessary.
Job Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Affairs, Communications, Business or other relevant areas.
- At least 20 years of relevant experience.
- Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing teams.
- Experience in shipping industry.
- Proficient and fluent in both English and Japanese (written and verbal) for communication and decision making with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
- Ability to lead Strategy & Planning function.
- Demonstrated creative thinking and strong project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility, resourcefulness and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of social media channels and digital content strategies.
- Thorough knowledge of current industry trends and public relations practices.
