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JOB ID 26721

Operations Planning and Strategy Senior Manager

  • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
  • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Logistics Operation, SCM, Environment, Health ＆ Safety (EHS), Warehouse Management
  • Tokyo
  • ¥10,000,000～¥15,000,000

A startup company that provides electric kickboard and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
Stations are set up mainly in urban areas, and a system is being developed to make short-distance travel easier and more efficient.
Easily accessible via a dedicated app, it is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
We are developing sustainable mobility services that reduce environmental impact and include solutions to urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

You will combine data, technology, and the power of the field to establish a level of operational excellence unrivaled by competitors in a wide range of complex operations, from vehicle life cycle management (vehicle deployment, battery replacement, recovery, and maintenance), operations center management, logistics network development, and collaboration with external partners, to ensuring service quality and safety. You will establish a level of operational excellence unmatched by competitors by combining data, technology, and the power of the field.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Formulate and lead the operations strategy:
    ・Develop a medium- to long-term strategy (3-5 years) and implementation roadmap for the operations division in conjunction with the business strategy, and lead the implementation of the strategy with the management team.
    Reporting on the operations strategy and making recommendations for key decisions at management meetings and other meetings.
    Design and transformation of the operations model:
    ・Design and build a radically efficient and resilient operations model (processes, organization, and systems) with a view to scaling up to hundreds of thousands of vehicles.
    Defined KPIs in key areas such as battery replacement, fleet management, repair & maintenance, and logistics, identified bottlenecks based on data analysis, and led the implementation of best practices and process reform.
    Oversee key projects:
    ・Oversee overall design, risk assessment, and launch of operations strategy for expansion into new cities (launch)
    ・Analysis of operations cost structure and develop and implement strategic measures (in-house/outsourcing optimization, automation, etc.) to dramatically increase cost efficiency
    ■Department Cross-divisional leadership:
    ・Collaborate closely with top management of related divisions such as product development, engineering, data science, business development, etc., and pursue company-wide optimization through input from an operations perspective.
    Formation of teams and management of team members for strategy execution.
  • Requirements
    ▪ Work experience in operations strategy, supply chain strategy, business planning, corporate planning, or related consulting area (approx. 7+ years)
    ▪ Experience leading large and complex operations (logistics, manufacturing, platforms, etc.) design, improvement, and transformation projects from strategy development to execution
    ▪ Excellent leadership. Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, including executive level, to build consensus and drive the organization.
  • Preferred
    Deep knowledge and experience in the mobility services, last mile delivery, e-commerce, and sharing economy industries
    - Experience in business promotion at the management level or equivalent position at a fast-growing startup
    - Experience managing and developing subordinates and teams

    [The kind of person we are looking for]
    ■A strategic perspective and a high level of on-the-ground experience A high degree of compatibility between a strategic perspective and an on-the-ground sense
    While envisioning the future of operations from a broad perspective, you also have a deep understanding and empathy for operations and issues in the field, and can connect the two
    ■ A challenger who is not afraid of change
    You are not afraid to maintain the status quo, but rather, based on data and facts, you are bold enough to think outside the existing framework, conceptualize change, and persevere even in difficult situations. Those who are able to conceptualize change based on data and facts, not on the status quo, and persistently pursue results even in difficult situations.
    ■ Strong ownership and influence
    Those who are committed to the success of the entire company beyond their area of responsibility, and have a strong sense of ownership and leadership skills to involve others and lead them to achieve their goals beyond the walls of their department or position.
    ■ Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
    High sensitivity to the latest trends in the mobility industry and technology, and a desire to continually learn and develop one's expertise.
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥10,000,000～¥15,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Childcare support system, Weekends and holidays off, Venture Company, New businesses and services

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