Job Description
Job Title
Manager Strategic Planning Corporate Development for India and META region
Location: India
Role Overview
We are seeking a Strategic Planning Manager to drive corporate strategy development and support key growth initiatives across the organization. The role will work closely with senior leadership to shape the company s long-term strategic direction, evaluate market opportunities, and support MA and corporate development activities.
The ideal candidate will have min 10 years of experience, strong exposure to the Indian chemical industry, and demonstrated capabilities in strategy formulation, market analysis, and investment evaluation. Experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles is highly preferred.
Qualifications
MBA from a top-tier business school (strategy, finance, or general management).
10 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, consulting, or corporate development.
Prior experience in the chemical or petrochemical sector in India is strongly preferred.
Preferred Background
Experience with strategy consulting firms or internal strategy teams.
Exposure to MA transactions, investment analysis, and strategic partnerships.
Strong understanding of chemical industry economics, supply chains, and global trade dynamics.
Key Skills
Strategic thinking and problem solving
Financial modeling and investment evaluation
Market and competitive analysis
Executive communication and presentation
Stakeholder management
Data-driven decision making
Personal Attributes
Strong analytical and structured thinking capability
Ability to synthesize complex market data into actionable insights
High level of ownership and ability to work with senior leadership
Collaborative mindset and strong influencing skills
Key Responsibilities
1. Corporate Strategy Development
Lead the annual strategic planning process and long-term growth strategy development.
Conduct industry, market, and competitive analysis for refrigerant end use markets and supply chains
Identify new growth opportunities, product adjacencies, and market expansion strategies.
Develop strategic frameworks and scenario analysis to support leadership decision-making.
2. MA and Corporate Development
Support MA initiatives including target identification, strategic fit analysis, and investment evaluation.
Conduct financial modeling, valuation (NPV, IRR, DCF), and synergy assessment.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors during due diligence and transaction processes.
Assist leadership in developing post-merger integration strategies.
3. Market Industry Intelligence
Develop deep insights into the Indian chemical sector, including specialty chemicals, refrigerants, intermediates, and related segments.
Track industry trends, regulatory developments, supply-demand dynamics, and competitive movements.
Provide strategic recommendations based on market intelligence and data-driven analysis
4. Strategic Initiatives Transformation
Support execution of key strategic initiatives and transformation programs across business units.
Track strategic KPIs, project milestones, and value creation metrics.
Prepare executive presentations, board materials, and strategy updates.