Executive Assistant to APAC President - Strategy & Planning

Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant to the APAC President – Strategy & Planning provides strategic planning, business coordination and executive support to the APAC Regional President.

The role supports regional strategic planning, business performance monitoring and cross-country coordination, while managing executive office activities to ensure effective communication, follow-up and execution of key business priorities.

Job Description:

• Support the APAC President in developing and reviewing medium- and long-term strategic plans, annual business plans and regional business priorities.
• Conduct market research, industry analysis and external benchmarking to identify business opportunities, market trends and competitive developments.
• Coordinate with country business units to translate regional strategies into actionable business plans, key initiatives and performance targets.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and business performance, identify gaps and prepare recommendations for management review.
• Prepare management reports, executive briefings and presentations to support business planning and decision-making.
• Manage the President's calendar, meetings, travel arrangements and executive correspondence.
• Coordinate regional management meetings and strategic planning sessions, including agendas, presentation materials and meeting minutes.
• Track management decisions and action items, following up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the APAC President, country management teams and regional functional departments.
• Handle confidential business information and undertake special projects as assigned by the APAC President.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in executive support, strategic planning, business analysis or management coordination, preferably within the logistics or supply chain industry.
• Fresh graduates and candidates with relevant transferable skills are welcome to apply. Candidates should demonstrate strong learning agility, initiative, analytical capabilities and a genuine interest in developing their careers in strategic planning and executive support.
• Experience supporting senior management or C-suite executives would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, research and business planning capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare management reports and presentations.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in both spoken and written Mandarin is essential, as the role requires regular communication and coordination with Chinese-speaking stakeholders, as well as reviewing, preparing and handling business documents in Chinese.
• Strong organisational, stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and integrity in handling confidential matters.
• Proactive, resourceful and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.