About the Role 

Be a high impact team member supporting our portfolio of client projects which are focused on driving expansion strategies for companies who are either: 

(a) seeking international expansion into a new market or region or; 

(b) exploring realignment of their existing supply chain and production footprints to being more rebalanced and resilient. 

Job description 

• Enhance collaboration with PwC Japan and explore opportunities to support Japanese clients expand overseas  

• Typical engagements will focus on developing in depth analysis and insights for: 

• Market expansion strategies (Where to play) – market, consumer and competitor assessments as well as product and services analysis 

• Market entry scenarios (How to win) – Channel strategies, operating model design, partner evaluation and selection. 

• Global and regional site selection for new HQs, R&D sites, manufacturing / production plants 

• Global talent assessments, to assess the availability of talent for growth strategies 

• Supplier portfolio realignment, identifying and assessing suppliers to meet the needs of realigned supply chains and manufacturing. 

• Strategic points of view focused on international growth 

• In addition, support client discussions and workshops with senior executives of corporate organisations and governments. 

• Engage in business development and client pursuit efforts 

• Work closely with PwC’s global network of teams and connect relevant expertise in PwC to address clients’ unique business challenges  

• Establish strong international network of external stakeholders including clients and industry associations and participate in regional and international conferences and client events 

About You 

• 5-6+ years of consulting experience with either a strategy or management consultancy firm 

• Strong experience in project delivery with Japanese clients 

• Experience in business development and sales with ability to develop insightful presentations to support proposals, client discussions and business development pursuits 

• Experienced in managing data collection and analysis and resourceful with excellent research and analytical skills; can transform quantitative and qualitative data into insights relating to country, sector and consumer trends, competitive intelligence 

• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment 

• Fluent in both Japanese and English, open-minded and able to nurture collaboration between Japanese colleagues and international communities 

• Possess strong communication and presentation skills 

• Team player comfortable with working in a multi-cultural and diverse global team