Corporate Strategy Specialist

Merries Executive Search; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 150 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Singapore-based strategic position focusing on Asia strategy development, market analysis, and growth opportunities across semiconductor-related industries. You will coordinate with Germany and Asia stakeholders, prepare business cases, and translate initiatives into actionable plans with clear milestones.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in business or engineering, demonstrates strong analytical skills, and is proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related field, or equivalent.
• Experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business planning, or corporate development.
• Experience in industrial technology, semiconductor equipment or advanced materials is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills: market research, financial modelling and business case prep.
• Ability to structure complex issues and present practical recommendations; proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint.
• Effective project coordination and stakeholder management across functions and time zones.
• Excellent English for regional coordination and management reporting; travel to Germany and Asia.

Responsabilités

• Support preparation and review of the Asia strategic plan aligned with group direction.
• Assess market attractiveness, demand, positioning and growth initiatives.
• Prepare business cases and financial analyses for market entry and expansion.
• Translate initiatives into implementation plans with milestones and KPIs.
• Track progress and report performance; escalate issues when needed.
• Coordinate with Group stakeholders in Germany and Asia; participate in strategy workshops.

Connaissances

Strategic planning

Management consulting

Financial modelling

Market research

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

English proficiency

Formation

Degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance / Engineering or related field

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities

Asia Strategy Development

• Support the preparation and periodic review of the Asia strategic plan, aligning regional priorities with the Group's overall business direction.
• Assess market attractiveness, customer demand, competitive positioning and local capabilities to recommend priority markets, customer segments and growth initiatives.

Market and Business Analysis

• Research semiconductor, advanced materials and related industrial markets across Asia, identifying technology trends, customer investment plans and competitor developments.
• Analyse regional business performance and consolidate inputs from Asian entities to identify growth opportunities, operational gaps and risks requiring management attention.

Business Cases and Growth Opportunities

• Prepare business cases and financial analyses for market entry, business expansion, partnerships and investment proposals, covering expected returns, resource needs, assumptions and risks.
• Work with sales, service, technical and finance teams to assess commercial feasibility and develop recommendations for strengthening PVA TePla's regional presence.

Strategy Implementation and Performance Tracking

• Translate approved initiatives into implementation plans with defined milestones, responsibilities and performance indicators, in collaboration with the relevant business owners.
• Track progress, analyse results against agreed objectives, identify implementation issues and recommend corrective actions or escalation to management.

Coordination Across Germany and Asia

• Act as a coordination point between Group stakeholders in Germany and the Asian entities, ensuring regional insights inform strategy discussions and agreed priorities are clearly understood.
• Prepare and participate in strategy workshops, management reviews and site visits; document decisions and coordinate follow-up actions across locations and functions.

Management Reporting and Strategic Projects

• Prepare strategy papers, presentations, business reviews and dashboards that communicate findings, options and recommendations clearly to management.
• Support assigned regional projects, including improvements to sales and service coverage, collaboration between entities and the sharing of effective business practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Relevant experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business planning, corporate development or a comparable analytical role.
• Experience in industrial technology, semiconductor equipment, advanced materials or related manufacturing sectors would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, including market research, financial modelling, business case preparation and interpretation of commercial and operational data.
• Ability to structure complex business issues and present practical recommendations clearly, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint or equivalent tools.
• Effective project coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across functions, cultures and time zones.
• Strong written and spoken English for regional coordination and management reporting, and sound judgement when handling confidential business information.
• Willingness to undertake regular business travel to Germany and the Asian entities for strategy discussions, business reviews and project implementation.