Exciting opportunity for an innovative product developer to uncover and fulfil unmet customer needs through clear and well-defined rapid experimentation process. You will be responsible for product planning, delivery and marketing throughout the product lifecycle. It includes working out what customers want, helping the business to build the right product and then supporting the business to sell it. Develop a vision and roadmap for the product-based customer and market research and industry insight, and provide the product vision and leadership for other roles involved in developing, supporting, marketing and selling the product.

Role

• Define product strategy and roadmap and write business case for investments and gain internal approval
• Evaluate opportunities and determine what gets build and delivered to customers in Asia.
• Lead the ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative products and features
• Develop deep knowledge of target customers: their issues, pains, desires, how they think, how they work, and how they decide to buy, to assess viability and benefits of various product features
• Lead product and customer discovery, proof-of-concept, product prototyping, pilot, user testing process, and facilitate internal and external stakeholder management.
• Write Product Requirements and Market Requirements documents
• Create specifications and user experience design, with the first iteration of production designs (MVP), and continuously improve and further test new development efforts.
• Help develop the business plan and case for new product and support the launch of new proceed as this role is measured on the success of new product/solution

Requirements

• Good education and academic achievements with at least 3 to 7 years of “field” and hands-on product development, preferably experience from early-stage product development within a startup or as part of a larger enterprise
• Good experience in interacting with C-level customers with good ability to probe, uncover and understand customers’ needs and expectations in order to provide relevant and competitive solutions
• Proven track record of understanding product innovation and development processes, rapid testing, development and experimentation framework.
• Experienced ownership of product strategy, customer discovery, product prototyping and user testing with multiple examples of product development and execution advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to work in matrixed MNCs and manage multiple complex projects with a broad range of internal and external constituents simultaneously.
• Intellectually curious, smart, creative, and persistent with excellent analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Passionate and interested in building and taking EdTech business to the next level, escalating and shaping future of Education across the region
• Interest in taking the broader ecosystem as a starting point, and work towards developing innovative product strategies/concepts and bringing them to live
• Possess good business acumen, a great problem-solver with an open and ever-curious mindset

• Stable organisation
• Based in Singapore
• Business partnering role

Finance Analyst

Our client is currently in search of a Finance Analyst due to business needs.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead the annual budgeting exercise and long-term strategic plans for Therapeutics Business Segment. 

You will work closely with the GL Accounting team to establish month end closing timelines and be involved in liaising with Local Business Segment, Cluster and Corporate stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

You will play an active role in operational efficiency projects.

To be successful, you should possess a Bachelor of Accountancy from a reputable university with about 3 years of relevant finance experience gained in an MNC.

Prior external audit experience a plus but not a must-have.

You should be highly proficient in SAP BPC, Power BI Dashboards as well as MS Office (Powerpoint, Excel).

Applicants should be system savvy (Tableau, Power BI, SAP HANA).

Suitable applicants may write in to Maggie@Talentreq.com with resume for more in-depth discussion.

EA Licence: 17S8795 | EAP: R1105973

• Stable work environment 
• Good benefits and work culture
• Supervisory role

Talent Acquisition Manager

Our client is currently in search of a Talent Acquisition Manager due to business needs. 

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing sustainable talent acquisition and hiring strategies. 

You will suggest measures for improving employee retention and use various sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles.

To be successful, you should possess 4 to 5 years of staffing experience either inhouse or in a manpower staffing company. 

You should be comfortable in handling mass recruitment for ground staff like warehouse or production operators. 

Some supervisory experience will be a plus.

Suitable applicants may write in to Maggie@Talentreq.com with resume for more in-depth discussion.

EA Licence: 17S8795 | EAP: R1105973

• Stable organisation
• Based in Singapore
• Pharma industry

Client Services Manager

Our client is currently in search of a Client Services Manager due to business needs.

Reporting to the Head of Client Services, you will be responsible for managing optimum inventory level that is contractual level as agreed with clients. You will minimize out of stock situation and maximize order fulfilment. You will be responsible for client key account management, KPI reporting and management. You will lead and management improvement initiatives and lead projects in process improvement and new product introduction.

You will ensure adherence to ISO procedure, local authority regulatory guidelines on GMP/ GDP as well as Regional Quality System in inventory management.

To be successful, you should possess a degree in Logistics and Supply Chain or Business with about 3 to 5 years of experience in inventory management and customer account management.

You should possess strong communication skills with some experience managing a small team and in the development and implementation of effective training program for the team.

Suitable applicants may write in to Maggie@Talentreq.com with resume for more in-depth discussion.

EA Licence: 17S8795 | EAP: R1105973

Exciting role for an experienced professional proficient in cutting edge and agile insight methods to join an established food & beverage organisation in creating consumer insight that fuels innovation

Role:

• Develop a deep understanding of our consumers and product categories and turn it into actionable findings and engaging stories, enabling successful ideation and innovation
• Be the voice of consumers and a strong team player in cross-functional project teams, providing full innovation CI expertise and leading I&R consumer activities
• Plan and execute consumer research, adjusting the techniques to the needs, budget and required pace
• Drive the adoption of relevant social listening tools that you will have previously screened and selected for their relevance to Ideation and I&R
• Help to identify new strategic business opportunities and new consumer behaviors championing social listening
• Pilot new, disruptive techniques, satisfying to the need of an incubator
• Have regular interactions with your peers, based in 3 global R&D Centers and in other research locations

Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree in a relevant field with 8 to 12 years of working experience in consumer insight, ideally in an innovation context
• Highly developed skills to identify & translate Insights into meaningful Innovation
• You are open-minded, creative, curious and have experienced novel consumer research techniques
• Proficient in Social Listening tools and/or has established successful collaboration with specialized agencies
• Strong story-telling and analytical skills
• Strong team player, excellent communication/relational and stakeholder management skills

• APAC responsibility
• Business partnering
• Central location in Singapore

Pricing Specialist

Our client is current is currently in search of a Pricing Specialist due to business needs.

Reporting to the Senior Pricing Manager, you will be responsible for providing accurate costing information and analysis for pricing proposals.

You will be the key administrator of Asia Pacific pricing approval process and be involved in the preparation of management reports and analysis of business performance, to facilitate in business planning and decision making.

You will look at pricing administration, processes and controls, commercial support and margin management, systems implementation and improvements, pricing strategy and management planning, reporting and analysis.

To be successful, you should possess a strong degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or Chemistry with at least 4 to 6 years experience gained in a pricing role for SEA or APAC region. You should possess strong communication, business partnering skills and strong interest in product knowledge and business management.

Suitable applicants should possess strong hands on experience in MS Excel modelling, Tableau or MS Access and SAP FICO/CO and/or any pricing approval/analytical system (Vendavo or PROs).

Suitable applicants may write in to Maggie@Talentreq.com with resume for more in-depth discussion.

EA Licence: 17S8795 | EAP: R1105973

Reporting into VP, HR, this is an interesting opportunity for an experienced HRBP to be part of the corporate Group Human Resource division of a global integrated technology solutions company. You will be actively integrating the business strategy with people management practices, and will be the link between HR and the business, advising and supporting managers on strategic issues and helping them implement high-performing, integrated HR practices. The successful HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent for the Group as well as manage HR activities in 3 sites in Singapore, Malaysia, and China.

Role:

• Alignment of the Division’s global initiatives. This involves close coordination with the HRPB’s counterpart in Europe.
• Formulation, communication and implementation of Group HR programs and initiatives that impact the Division.
• Strong focus on Talent Management involving attracting and retaining high-quality employees, developing their skills, and continuously motivating them to improve their performance. Help create a motivated workforce that will be retained in the long run.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance where appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in alignment with the Group HR to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, disciplinary issues, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development).
• Proactively work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Manage and provides guidance to Division’s site HR leads for contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, career development, high potential programs, and succession planning.
• Assist to identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs, where required.
• Participates in the evaluation, selection and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.
• Follows up to ensure training objectives are met

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline but one with HR Management is preferred, with minimum of 8 years of experience in HR is required for this position.
• Regional or global experience in a HR role, with experience within the high-tech, precision manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Requires strong management and leadership skills.
• Project management skills.
• Has knowledge of diversity, inclusion and has cultural awareness.
• Good communications skill, including listening and consultative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with teams and build effective working relationships is a must.
• Experienced in resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Excellent proactive problem solving, and analytical skills are necessary.
• Being IT savvy with experience with a Human Resource Information System is also preferred.
• Good working knowledge of English, Mandarin written and spoken 

• USA MNC
• Supervisory role
• APAC coverage

Senior Treasury and Credit Analyst

Our client, a USA MNC is currently in search of a Senior Treasury and Credit Analyst due to business needs.

Reporting to the Finance Director - APAC based in Singapore, you will be responsible for all Treasury and Credit related activities and working capital management for Asia Pacific.

In this role, you will focus on effective FX and liquidity management, optimized working capital and Credit Risk management, supporting business to drive profitable growth.  You will implement and maintain Credit policy and operating procedures for Asia Pacific. This will include preparation of timely and accurate reports on cash collections with details on status, issues arising and actions, as well as analysis of the credit situation.

To be successful, you should possess a strong degree in Accounting/Finance with 6 to 8 years of treasury experience supporting/focus on APAC with some supervisory experience as you will have one direct report.

Suitable applicants should be proficient in SAP (create and maintain existing customer account profiles in SAP).

Regional experience covering China would be advantageous (not a must-have).

Suitable applicants may write in to Maggie@Talentreq.com with resume for more in-depth discussion.

EA Licence: 17S8795 | EAP: R1105973

• Stable organisation
• Based in Singapore
• Family friendly environment

Human Resource and Projects

Our client is currently in search of a suitable candidate for Human Resource and Projects due to business needs.

In this role, you will work closely with end users and HRIS provider to develop, manage and implement the Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

You will work closely with end users and HRIS provider on HRIS system revamp, automation, enhancement and expansion of the current HRIS system as well as process improvement projects.

To be successful, you should possess a degree in Human Resource or other relevant disciplines. You should have about 3 to 5 years of relevant HRIS experience and strong working knowledge of HR systems and processes. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in HR operations including payroll and benefit administration.

Suitable applicants should possess strong language and communication capabilities to be able to comfortably interact with all stakeholders.

Please write in to Maggie@Talentreq.com with resume for more in-depth discussion.

EA Licence: 17S8795 | EAP: R1105973