Manager, Corporate Strategy, APAC

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone.

This exciting role within the Business & Process team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a family-owned global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 320 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

In Asia Pacific, since the 1990s Knauf has been established as a leading and trusted brand for drywall products and system solutions. Today, with over 5,500 experienced, talented, and diversified people operating nearly 35 production facilities and offices across the region, coupled with an extensive expertise-backed sales and support network, our teams deliver the best of Knauf to our customers, while supporting positive changes to the industry and communities where we operate – in Australia, China, Korea, Japan, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

Reporting into Corporate Strategy Senior Manager, we are searching for a team member to join us as Manager, Corporate Strategy, APAC.

Can you say yes?

The Manager, Corporate Strategy, APAC will be responsible for shaping and executing strategies across a diverse range of initiatives within the region. This includes, but is not limited to, developing regional and country strategies, creating business cases for greenfield investments, and supporting mergers and acquisitions. The role will also focus on driving targeted improvements across the businesses, optimizing supply networks, and leading operational enhancements.

To excel in this role, the individual must serve as a strategic partner across diverse cultures and business units, promoting collaboration to gain support and drive initiatives that create sustainable value for the organization.

What you will be doing

• Regional Business Strategy: Spearhead high-impact regional strategy projects that drive transformative results and accelerate business growth
• Country/BU strategy: Collaborate closely with business units on targeted initiatives that drive value and enhance bottom-line performance
• Pricing: Drive pricing optimization, enhance governance, and increase transparency to minimize value leakage
• Process improvement: Collaborate with process analysts to design, implement, and enforce efficient processes across business units
• Performance Management and Measurement: Establish and monitor key KPIs; recommend actions for ongoing improvement
• Analysis and insights: Analyze data to develop insightful reports and analyses, such as market and competitive landscapes
• Communication & Presentation: Create high-quality, impactful presentations to effectively communicate business strategies and performance to regional leadership
• Stakeholder engagement: Present business strategy updates and progress reports to the executive team, board of directors, and other key stakeholders

What we would love for you to have

• Degree in business, finance, commerce, economics, or engineering (supplemented with business or consulting experience)
• Significant experience in similar roles, preferably in consulting, business development, internal strategy or a related role
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong structured problem-solving and analytical skills; someone who thinks critically and has good judgement
• Goal- and result-oriented driven approach, even in time-critical situations
• Experience in project management would be desirable
• Advanced Excel skills and business presentations skills (i.e. slides)
• General knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies would be advantageous

We are looking for an individual who

• Takes personal pride and ownership of the results and acts with the highest integrity
• Sets high standards and is personally motivated with a high work ethic
• Has excellent communication and change management skills
• Is structured both in work and in communication
• Is an independent worker, someone who is able to drive critical workstreams with limited guidance
• Is open to feedback and considers other’s ideas
• Is a strong fit with the Knauf values: Menschlichkeit - Humanity, Partnership, Commitment and Entrepreneurship

What happens next?

Your application will be reviewed by our Hiring Team to determine if your experiences and skills are what we are looking for in the role. If you are, our Talent Acquisition representative will contact you promptly to arrange for next steps.