Openings For Network Development Planning Manager - China

Job ID: A22585

Location: Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Shell China aspires to be the leading international energy company meeting the energy requirements and contributing to the economic prosperity of China and our customers in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Currently, we are one of the largest multi-
national companies in China. In addition, we are the top international oil company of lubricants manufacturer and marketer, LNG supplier, coal gasification technologies and bitumen supplier in China.

Shell products, services and our commitment to sustainable development are well regarded in China. We received a number of external awards in 2009, including awards for our high-quality products, good management and our social contribution, such as: Asia 200 – Multinational Award (Asia Wall Street Journal), Greener China Business Award (Business Week), Company of Best HR Management in China, Top 10 Environmentally Responsible Companies China Award and China Green Benchmark Company.

Responsibilities: 

·         Be responsible for Joint Venture (JV) detailed network plan creation and development; including current network performance review, competitive positioning, recommendations and rationale. Formulate the strategy of site acquisition, renewals and disposal to achieve the network objective for growth and profitability.

·         To monitor the investments allocation and expenditure and evaluate performance of investment to ensure capital investment optimization.

·         To manage the JV network activities, including planning, acquisition, renewals and disposal and to deliver the Network Master Plan within the allocated budget.

·         To build relationships with Sinopec brand offices and local authorities, including road planning, town planner, environment protection authorities and others.

·         Lead the Post Investment Review exercise, share learning and monitor corrective actions to achieve investment targets.

·         To work closely with Sales and Operation staff, especially Territory Managers to seek their participation in network development and to leverage on their local knowledge and connection with authorities and private developers.

Requirements: 

·         A bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of Retail working experience, including network management.

·         Proven record of working in Joint Venture, or negotiating with external partners.

·         Familiar with local government requirement, licenses and legal contractual terms & conditions.

·         Must be able to manage Shell’s requirements and local execution challenges.

Application Deadline: Monday 22 August 2011

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