Company Overview

Our client is a prominent and renowned multinational FMCG corporation, firmly established in Japan. With an extensive presence, they operate 39 production facilities and boast a global workforce of over 71,000 individuals. Serving 150 million customers in more than 180 markets, the company stands as a leader in its industry. Renowned for its transformative success story, our client continually sets standards for sustainable growth and innovation.

Role Overview

The newly appointed team leader will head the strategy team in Japan within the broader Program Delivery function. This role involves managing a strategy-focused team (2-3 members) and collaborating with the Head of Strategy, Japan's President, and other key stakeholders across Japan, APAC, and the global stage. The responsibilities include orchestrating and implementing market strategy for Japan.

Key Responsibilities

• Orchestrate, drive and implement market strategy development, collaborating with various teams and functions locally, regionally, and globally.
• Contribute actively to program architecture, identifying key strategic projects and initiatives vital for strategy implementation.
• Provide insights for business development initiatives that could unlock incremental growth.
• Lead and develop team members, offering guidance for personal and professional development.
• Prepare and deliver executive presentations to the Japanese affiliate management team/MDs and Group's Global Senior Management.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience at a major strategy consulting firm is essential.
• Fluency in Japanese language is a must, with an ideal candidate being a native-level Japanese speaker.
• Experience: 9-12 years of progressive experience, including 7-10 years in strategy consulting (Manager/Sr. Manager level or equivalent) and at least 1-2 years at a large MNC.
• Skills: Blend of strong strategic thinking typical of consulting with familiarity with dynamics typical of a large corporate environment.
• Proven Experience: Working on forward-looking strategy cases with emphasis on commercial strategy aspects in industries like CPG/FMCG, Retail, Durable Goods.
• Leadership: High performer with potential for evolving into a larger leadership role. Demonstrates high gravitas and ability to establish authority and gain consensus.
• Language Skills: Japanese native-level speaker, fluent in English for communication with local and global stakeholders.
• Location: Tokyo 23 wards.

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