Corporate Strategy Specialist - #1175102

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.