Industry Director China – Chemicals (Partner)

Industry Director China – Chemicals (Partner)

Allow us to introduce ourselves.

At dss+, we are not just your average global operations consulting firm.   We are a Purpose-driven company that exists to save lives and create a sustainable future  – for our clients, our employees and our communities.   In pursuit of this Purpose, we put people at the centre of everything we do, and we are a consultancy with heart.

We are implementers and change-makers. Our passion lies in helping our clients solve their biggest challenges  and engaging organisations, from the board room to the shop floor, to become resilient to future vulnerabilities and to sustain improvements.  

Our industry expertise - in metals and mining, chemicals, oil, gas and energy, power and utilities, agribusiness and consumer goods, industrial and manufacturing, and private equity – combined with our consulting expertise in risk, operations and sustainability, help clients translate their pain points into actionable roadmaps that deliver real, tangible results.

Our transformational solutions in operational risk management, operational excellence, and ESG/sustainability are accelerated through leadership coaching, capability building, and culture change and are enabled through digital technologies.

Why are we focused on this industry?

Chemicals represent a close to $5 trillion global industry. We have a tremendous opportunity to help our clients protect people and assets, reduce emissions and waste, improve the use of assets and resources, address supply chain issues and the ever-changing safety and sustainability regulations and challenges to run safe, sustainable profitable operations. These opportunities are not just business ventures for us; they are aligned with our Purpose to save lives and create a sustainable future, a commitment that drives our every action.

We have a strong position in China and the Middle East and the opportunity to develop our capabilities and provide solutions to clients in the Americas, Europe and ASEAN. How can you help us do this? 

·       By positioning dss+ as a multifaceted operational management consulting firm

·       Addressing the industry needs specific to PSM, Sustainability and Digitalisation

·       Strengthening the cross-regional collaboration of our teams in sector, practice and account development and

·       Expanding into global operating companies across regions with multiple solutions.

Overview of the role

Reporting to the China Managing Director, you will sit on the China Leadership team

and contribute to building the strategic direction and delivery of the China objectives;

and leading the execution of the strategic plan for your Industry.

You will play a key role in identifying strategic business opportunities, focusing on

delivering excellence to new and existing clients at the C-suite level, achieving annual

revenue targets and defining and implementing strategies for growth.

As the Industry Director of China-Chemicals, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact how leading companies and institutions in the Chemicals sector operate. Your strategic insights and leadership will improve their productivity and the safety of their people and the environment, a potential that underscores the importance of your role.

What will you do?

·       Take an active leadership role in delivering the strategic plan for our Chemicals practice and continually grow a diversified engagement pipeline within target accounts.

·       Manage and enhance client relationships to position the company as a trusted partner.

·       Identify and pursue additional business opportunities. Innovate the way we execute complex consulting engagements to ensure the project and deliverables meet or exceed the client’s requirements and expectations, delivering superior value to clients.

·       Lead the Chemicals industry network to develop and share best practices.

·       Mentor and coach junior colleagues to support their development within the organisation.

·       Consistently act with integrity and acquire new expertise/skills valuable to the firm as required to remain relevant and competitive.

What we are looking for

·       Current knowledge of the Chemicals industry, key trends, major players in the market, key risks, challenges and value drivers

·       Experience working in a management consulting firm, ideally combined with hands-on experience in the Chemicals industry

·       Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry solutions/best practices in operational risk, operational excellence or sustainability practice lines

·       Bring existing relationships with relevant senior leaders/ middle managers in targeted Chemicals industry accounts

·       Direct experience (>10 years) in delivering growth and key services in transforming companies in the Chemicals segment

·       Communicate effectively at the C-suite level and ability to effectively drive business development/solution development and/or high-quality delivery of key services

·       Demonstrated experience coaching, leading and developing talent

·       Entrepreneurial spirit, outcomes-focused, thriving in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment.

What do we offer?

We offer an unprecedented career opportunity for highly motivated candidates to play a key role in shaping our strategy and positioning our business in a key market for dss+. The highly entrepreneurial role will be at the forefront of delivering value to clients across various industrial sectors. You’ll have the opportunity to define our go-to-market approach, position, and footprint Europe and beyond, as well as make a major impact on the execution of our strategy and the achievement of our goals.

What will help you succeed?

Engagement: The ability to communicate effectively by actively engaging teams and clients, openly sharing information and perspectives and giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Delivering Value: Skill in building win-win relationships with clients by delivering valuable outcomes that exceed expectations.

Teamwork: A talent in fostering a collaborative teamwork environment which makes the most of people's competencies to achieve common ambitions and missions.

Agility & Resilience: Change is an inevitable part of our future. The key to successfully transforming our own organization and that of customers is the mindset and ability to adapt to challenges with agility and resilience.

Diversity and Inclusion

DSS is committed to a diverse workforce and believes this is essential to strengthen our company and drive sustainable growth. We are committed and driving accountability for growing DSS through diversity.  Diversity is an indispensable part of our organization's culture. The goal of our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity has not only become a competitive advantage for us but has attracted highly capable and talented employees to DSS.

dss+ Core Values

dss+ works with clients to save lives and create a sustainable future. To do so effectively, we live our core values that underpin our thinking, our goals and our actions, every step of the way. Coupled with our passion and expertise, the dss+ core values ensure we forge a path to success for our employees, stakeholders and clients — one that we can all be proud of. What ideals do we prioritise? These are the four compass points that guide our actions.

Safety and health: We share a personal and professional commitment to protecting the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers and the people of the communities in which we operate.

 Environmental stewardship: We find science-enabled solutions for our customers, always managing our businesses to protect and preserve the environment, both for today and for the future.

Respect for people: We treat our employees and all our partners with professionalism, dignity and respect, fostering an environment where people can contribute, innovate and excel.

Highest ethical behaviour: We conduct ourselves and our business affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards, always striving to be a respected corporate citizen worldwide.